Thursday, December 28
Piscataway, N.J.
2:00 PM
Rutgers University
vs
Purdue
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Scarlet Knights and Boilermakers Tipoff at 2 p.m.
PISCATAWAY, N.J. - The Rutgers women's team is back to action on Thursday when the Scarlet Knights open up Big Ten Conference play hosting Purdue at 2 p.m. The game will be streamed on BTN Plus with Lou Brogno and Patrick Boyle on the call and will also be available on the Rutgers IMG Radio Network with Ralph Bednarczyk and Mark Peterson providing all the game action.
PROMOTIONS
- Game Seven of "Seven Games of Giving" – 65" TV
- Students: Winter Break 4 Friends – Allows for Four Guests With Student Ticket
- Dance Team Youth Clinic
- Halftime: Dance Team Youth Clinic Performance
B1G TIME
The Rutgers women's basketball team closes out its current eight-game homestand hosting Purdue in the 2017-18 Big Ten opener. The Scarlet Knights have won seven-straight dating back to the homestand's opener back on Nov. 30 and have rattle off eight-consecutive victories at home this season.
The Scarlet Knights wrapped up nonconference play on Dec. 16 with a 75-57 win over Houston. After going 3-11 in nonconference play a year ago, Rutgers has made a turnaround to head into Big Ten play at 12-2 this season.
Redshirt senior guard Tyler Scaife poured in a game-high 24 points to eclipse the 1,900 career point mark against the Cougars, while juniors center Victoria Harris and forward Caitlin Jenkins both posted double-doubles in the win.
Now with its longest layover between games over, the Scarlet Knights embark on the 16-game Big Ten slate.
ABOUT PURDUE
Like the Scarlet Knights, the Boilermakers will also be opening the 2017-18 Big Ten slate on Thursday.
Purdue enters the RAC at 9-5 overall having won its last three contests to capture the Basketball Travelers Inc. Invitational hosted by the Boilermakers. Purdue earned wins over Eastern Washington (65-40), UT Martin (60-58) and St. Mary's (Calif.) (70-60) to earn the title.
The Boilermakers have a quartet averaging double figures led by sophomore forward Ae'Rianna Harris at 13.5 points per game along with a tea-leading 8.9 rebounds per game.
Harris has also helped the Boilermakers top the Big Ten and rank sixth nationally in blocked shots. She is currently fourth in the country with 45 total rejections and fifth nationally at 3.21 blocks per game.
Senior guard Andreona Keys is next on the stat sheet at 13.1 points per game and a team second-best 5.1 boards per game. Sophomore guard Dominique Oden is next in scoring at 10.7 points per game while fellow sophomore guard Lamina Cooper rounds out the double figure scorers at 10.4 points per game.
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STRINGER MILESTONE NUMBERS TO REMEMBER
Rutgers head coach Stringer has compiled a 989-392 career record in 47 seasons and is 11 wins away from joining the elite 1,000 career victories club in women's basketball.
SCAIFE MILESTONE NUMBERS TO REMEMBER
Tyler Scaife's game-high 24 points in 23 minutes against Princeton on Dec. 13 propelled the redshirt senior into third place on the Rutgers all-time scoring leader list past former teammate Kahleah Copper (2012-16).
In the next game on Dec. 16, Scaife's steal leading to the behind the back bucket that was featured on ESPNW's Top Ten Plays of the Week, pushed her past the 1,900 career point mark.
Scaife now has 1,908 career points and needs 92 points to become the third Scarlet Knight to collect 2,000 career points and 304 more to move into second place on the all-time list past Cappie Pondexter (2002-2006).
Scaife has scored 297 points this season and kicked off the 2017-18 campaign 10th all-time in scoring.
Scaife is also among the active leading scorers in Division I:
1 Kelsey Mitchell , Ohio St. 2,893
2 Katelynn Flaherty , Michigan 2,304
3 Jasmine Nwajei , Syracuse 2,118
4 Victoria Vivians , Mississippi St. 2,015
5 A'Ja Wilson , South Carolina 1,936
6 Kolby Morgan , Tulane 1,918
7 Tyler Scaife , Rutgers 1,908
8 Tyra Buss , Indiana 1,872
9 Kahlia Lawrence , Mercer 1,871
10 Carlie Wagner , Minnesota 1,841
GETTING THE POINTS
Rutgers is enjoying one of its highest scoring averages under C. Vivian Stringer's 23-year tenure "On the Banks"
Top RU Scoring Averages Under C. Vivian Stringer
1. 70.6 (14 games) 2017-18 - 12-2 - Current Season
2. 70.0 (35 games) 1998-99 – 29-6 – Elite Eight
3t. 68.7 (32 games) 2014-15 - 23-10 - 2nd Round
3t. 68.7 (32 games) 1997-98 – 22-10 – Sweet 16
5. 67.3 (29 games) 2002-03 – 21-8 – 2nd Round
6. 66.2 (37 games) 2013-14 – WNIT Champions
7. 65.6 (31 games) 2000-01 – 23-8 – 2nd Round
PROTECTING HOMECOURT
Since the 2002-03 season, the Scarlet Knights have gone 187-43 (.813) at the RAC.
Rutgers is currently riding an eight-game home win streak. It is RU's longest home win streak since putting together eight-straight RAC wins between Nov. 22, 2015 to Jan. 13, 2016.
NATIONALLY SPEAKING
As a team, Rutgers appeared in the top 25 in seven categories including leading the nation in total steals (185), and seventh in steals per game (13.2).
Entering the break, redshirt senior guard Tyler Scaife was second in field goals made (188), second in total points (297) and fourth in field goal attempts (237).
ON R WAY UP
What a difference a year makes. Below are the differences between last year's 3-11 nonconference stats and this season's 12-2 nonconference stats.
16-17 17-18
Points 49.1 70.6
Scoring Margin -10.1 +15.6
FG% .338 .432
Rebounds 35.6 39.3
Rebounding Margin -3.3 +2.9
Assists 15.5 17.1
Turnovers 17.1 15.2
Steals 8.3 13.2
NONCONFERENCE TURNAROUND
Rutgers went 1-6 last year against nonconference opponents that appear on this year's slate While RU was outscored by these opponents by a margin of 8.7 points last season, this year the Scarlet Knights are avenging those losses and winning by an average of 16.4 points per game.
Team: 2016-17 2017-18
JMU L, 76-82 (-6) W, 76-63 (+13)
Temple L, 37-48 (-11) W, 84-67 (+17)
Wake Forest L, 43-55 (-12) W, 65-51 (+14)
Virginia L, 54-62 (-8) W, 52-43 (+9)
Seton Hall W, 53-45 (+8) W, 70-45 (+25)
Princeton L, 34-64 (-30) W, 70-50 (+20)
Houston L, 53-51 (-2) W, 75-57 (+18)
INTO THE DEEP END
All 14 members of the available roster have appeared in 12 of the first 14 games of the 2017-18 season.
Through 14 games, the Scarlet Knight bench is averaging 34.3 points per contest.
D-D-D-DEFENSE
The defense has turned up the pressure this season. All 14 opponents to date have been held under their scoring average.
In four of the last five games, Rutgers has held opponents to under 50 points with the opposition averaging just 46.0 points during the span.
Team: Avg. Entering Game: vs. RU:
JMU 70.2 63
Temple 96.0 67
Charlotte 70.5 54
Wake Forest 71.7 51
So. Carolina 88.2 78
Wash. St. 69.7 64
Siena 67.3 63
NC State 71.9 53
Virginia 63.2 43
Seton Hall 81.1 45
FDU 63.0 35
Princeton 65.8 50
Houston 73.9 57
UP NEXT
Rutgers will travel to Michigan State for a New Year's Eve matchup with the Spartans.
Follow Rutgers women's basketball at www.ScarletKnights.com and (@RutgersWBB) on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram for all of the latest news and updates.
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PROMOTIONS
- Game Seven of "Seven Games of Giving" – 65" TV
- Students: Winter Break 4 Friends – Allows for Four Guests With Student Ticket
- Dance Team Youth Clinic
- Halftime: Dance Team Youth Clinic Performance
B1G TIME
The Rutgers women's basketball team closes out its current eight-game homestand hosting Purdue in the 2017-18 Big Ten opener. The Scarlet Knights have won seven-straight dating back to the homestand's opener back on Nov. 30 and have rattle off eight-consecutive victories at home this season.
The Scarlet Knights wrapped up nonconference play on Dec. 16 with a 75-57 win over Houston. After going 3-11 in nonconference play a year ago, Rutgers has made a turnaround to head into Big Ten play at 12-2 this season.
Redshirt senior guard Tyler Scaife poured in a game-high 24 points to eclipse the 1,900 career point mark against the Cougars, while juniors center Victoria Harris and forward Caitlin Jenkins both posted double-doubles in the win.
Now with its longest layover between games over, the Scarlet Knights embark on the 16-game Big Ten slate.
ABOUT PURDUE
Like the Scarlet Knights, the Boilermakers will also be opening the 2017-18 Big Ten slate on Thursday.
Purdue enters the RAC at 9-5 overall having won its last three contests to capture the Basketball Travelers Inc. Invitational hosted by the Boilermakers. Purdue earned wins over Eastern Washington (65-40), UT Martin (60-58) and St. Mary's (Calif.) (70-60) to earn the title.
The Boilermakers have a quartet averaging double figures led by sophomore forward Ae'Rianna Harris at 13.5 points per game along with a tea-leading 8.9 rebounds per game.
Harris has also helped the Boilermakers top the Big Ten and rank sixth nationally in blocked shots. She is currently fourth in the country with 45 total rejections and fifth nationally at 3.21 blocks per game.
Senior guard Andreona Keys is next on the stat sheet at 13.1 points per game and a team second-best 5.1 boards per game. Sophomore guard Dominique Oden is next in scoring at 10.7 points per game while fellow sophomore guard Lamina Cooper rounds out the double figure scorers at 10.4 points per game.
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STRINGER MILESTONE NUMBERS TO REMEMBER
Rutgers head coach Stringer has compiled a 989-392 career record in 47 seasons and is 11 wins away from joining the elite 1,000 career victories club in women's basketball.
SCAIFE MILESTONE NUMBERS TO REMEMBER
Tyler Scaife's game-high 24 points in 23 minutes against Princeton on Dec. 13 propelled the redshirt senior into third place on the Rutgers all-time scoring leader list past former teammate Kahleah Copper (2012-16).
In the next game on Dec. 16, Scaife's steal leading to the behind the back bucket that was featured on ESPNW's Top Ten Plays of the Week, pushed her past the 1,900 career point mark.
Scaife now has 1,908 career points and needs 92 points to become the third Scarlet Knight to collect 2,000 career points and 304 more to move into second place on the all-time list past Cappie Pondexter (2002-2006).
Scaife has scored 297 points this season and kicked off the 2017-18 campaign 10th all-time in scoring.
Scaife is also among the active leading scorers in Division I:
1 Kelsey Mitchell , Ohio St. 2,893
2 Katelynn Flaherty , Michigan 2,304
3 Jasmine Nwajei , Syracuse 2,118
4 Victoria Vivians , Mississippi St. 2,015
5 A'Ja Wilson , South Carolina 1,936
6 Kolby Morgan , Tulane 1,918
7 Tyler Scaife , Rutgers 1,908
8 Tyra Buss , Indiana 1,872
9 Kahlia Lawrence , Mercer 1,871
10 Carlie Wagner , Minnesota 1,841
GETTING THE POINTS
Rutgers is enjoying one of its highest scoring averages under C. Vivian Stringer's 23-year tenure "On the Banks"
Top RU Scoring Averages Under C. Vivian Stringer
1. 70.6 (14 games) 2017-18 - 12-2 - Current Season
2. 70.0 (35 games) 1998-99 – 29-6 – Elite Eight
3t. 68.7 (32 games) 2014-15 - 23-10 - 2nd Round
3t. 68.7 (32 games) 1997-98 – 22-10 – Sweet 16
5. 67.3 (29 games) 2002-03 – 21-8 – 2nd Round
6. 66.2 (37 games) 2013-14 – WNIT Champions
7. 65.6 (31 games) 2000-01 – 23-8 – 2nd Round
PROTECTING HOMECOURT
Since the 2002-03 season, the Scarlet Knights have gone 187-43 (.813) at the RAC.
Rutgers is currently riding an eight-game home win streak. It is RU's longest home win streak since putting together eight-straight RAC wins between Nov. 22, 2015 to Jan. 13, 2016.
NATIONALLY SPEAKING
As a team, Rutgers appeared in the top 25 in seven categories including leading the nation in total steals (185), and seventh in steals per game (13.2).
Entering the break, redshirt senior guard Tyler Scaife was second in field goals made (188), second in total points (297) and fourth in field goal attempts (237).
In case you didn't already know, @T_SCAIFE gets buckets. pic.twitter.com/rVXAeDfd0H
— Rutgers W.Basketball (@RutgersWBB) December 22, 2017
ON R WAY UP
What a difference a year makes. Below are the differences between last year's 3-11 nonconference stats and this season's 12-2 nonconference stats.
16-17 17-18
Points 49.1 70.6
Scoring Margin -10.1 +15.6
FG% .338 .432
Rebounds 35.6 39.3
Rebounding Margin -3.3 +2.9
Assists 15.5 17.1
Turnovers 17.1 15.2
Steals 8.3 13.2
NONCONFERENCE TURNAROUND
Rutgers went 1-6 last year against nonconference opponents that appear on this year's slate While RU was outscored by these opponents by a margin of 8.7 points last season, this year the Scarlet Knights are avenging those losses and winning by an average of 16.4 points per game.
Team: 2016-17 2017-18
JMU L, 76-82 (-6) W, 76-63 (+13)
Temple L, 37-48 (-11) W, 84-67 (+17)
Wake Forest L, 43-55 (-12) W, 65-51 (+14)
Virginia L, 54-62 (-8) W, 52-43 (+9)
Seton Hall W, 53-45 (+8) W, 70-45 (+25)
Princeton L, 34-64 (-30) W, 70-50 (+20)
Houston L, 53-51 (-2) W, 75-57 (+18)
INTO THE DEEP END
All 14 members of the available roster have appeared in 12 of the first 14 games of the 2017-18 season.
Through 14 games, the Scarlet Knight bench is averaging 34.3 points per contest.
D-D-D-DEFENSE
The defense has turned up the pressure this season. All 14 opponents to date have been held under their scoring average.
In four of the last five games, Rutgers has held opponents to under 50 points with the opposition averaging just 46.0 points during the span.
Team: Avg. Entering Game: vs. RU:
JMU 70.2 63
Temple 96.0 67
Charlotte 70.5 54
Wake Forest 71.7 51
So. Carolina 88.2 78
Wash. St. 69.7 64
Siena 67.3 63
NC State 71.9 53
Virginia 63.2 43
Seton Hall 81.1 45
FDU 63.0 35
Princeton 65.8 50
Houston 73.9 57
UP NEXT
Rutgers will travel to Michigan State for a New Year's Eve matchup with the Spartans.
Follow Rutgers women's basketball at www.ScarletKnights.com and (@RutgersWBB) on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram for all of the latest news and updates.
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