Rutgers ends three game losing streak, beats Delaware State 82-48
On Wednesday, Rutgers women’s basketballended their three-game losing streak in a dominating win over Delaware State. After starting the season 3-3, Rutgers had dropped games to Fairfield, Texas Tech, and Boise State.
Against the Hornets, Rutgers offense was unstoppable, reaching the 80-point mark for the fourth time this season. Kaylene Smikle led the way with a team-high 33 points. However, she was not the only one who had success, as Chyna Cornwell and Destiny Adams also scored double digits.
Kaylene Smikle was in her bag on this Euro trip🧳#GoRU | #RUWBB pic.twitter.com/Lrqytv2kA1
— Rutgers W.Basketball (@RutgersWBB) November 29, 2023
Additionally, Rutgers was able to take advantage of the Hornets’ sloppy play. In this game, Delaware State turned the ball over 20 times and committed 14 fouls. Those mistakes allowed the Scarlet Knights to build a lead they would not relinquish.
After the Hornets ended the first quarter up 20-16, Rutgers offense came alive. They outscored the Hornets 48-18 in the second and third quarter. Rutgers defense gave the Hornets trouble all night as the first quarter was the only frame in which Delaware State scored more than 11 points.
Rutgers will now shift its focus to December after ending December with a win. Their next game is set for Friday first against Lafayette. If the offense can build of its success against Delaware State, another win could be on the horizon.
