Rutgers
4-0,0-0Big Ten
Monmouth
2-1,0-0CAA
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | F |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monmouth | 19 | 19 | 6 | 18 | 62 |
| Rutgers | 9 | 17 | 18 | 20 | 64 |
Nov 11 | Women's Basketball
PISCATAWAY, N.J. – Rutgers women's basketball rallied from a 17-point deficit to earn a dramatic 64-62 victory over Monmouth on Wednesday night at Jersey Mike's Arena. Mia Pauldo delivered the game-winning basket with three seconds remaining as the Scarlet Knights improved to 4-0 on the season.
BIG COMEBACK ➡️ BIG CELLY 🎉 #GoRU | #RUWBB https://t.co/jow4ZHeDGN
— Rutgers Women's Basketball (@RutgersWBB) November 12, 2026
Rutgers faced an early challenge, trailing 19-9 after the opening quarter. Monmouth continued to build its advantage in the second period, taking a 38-26 lead into halftime after stretching its margin to as many as 17 points.
The Scarlet Knights responded defensively coming out of the break. RU held Monmouth to just six points in the third quarter, outscoring the Hawks 18-6 to erase the deficit and even the score at 44-44 entering the final period.
The fourth quarter featured several lead changes as both teams traded baskets. Rutgers took its first lead of the second half and built a five-point advantage, but Monmouth battled back to tie the game at 60-60 with 1:37 remaining.
And just like that, we're all tied up ‼️ #GoRU | #RUWBB https://t.co/tJwL91DOBg
— Rutgers Women's Basketball (@RutgersWBB) November 12, 2026
Zachara Perkins put Rutgers back in front with a basket before Monmouth tied the score at 62-62 with 11 seconds left. With the game on the line, Pauldo delivered, knocking down a jumper with three seconds remaining to give the Scarlet Knights a 64-62 lead. Tara Daye came up with a steal in the closing second to seal the victory.
ICE IN HER VEINS 😤😤 #GoRU | #RUWBB https://t.co/56LCmOZTwg
— Rutgers Women's Basketball (@RutgersWBB) November 12, 2026
Pauldo led the Scarlet Knights with 17 points, adding four assists and one steal. Jaylah Lampley finished with 12 points, while Perkins contributed 11 points, seven rebounds, four assists and four blocks. Zennia Thomas matched Perkins with seven rebounds and contributed a team bests three steals.
Defensively, Rutgers recorded 12 steals and six blocks, besting the Hawks in both categories. RU also connected on eight three-pointers, shooting 40 percent from beyond the arc.
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