NEW BRUNSWICK, N.J. – The Saint Peter's University women's basketball team lost to the Rutgers Scarlet Knights by a score of 59-38 Tuesday night in Jersey Mike's Arena. Graduate guard Kendrea Williams led the team with ten points.
Both teams came out slow, as neither team was able to score in the first two minutes. After two Rutgers free-throws to open the scoring, Williams made a three-pointer for the Peacocks first basket and lead of the season. The Peacocks finished with seven points in the quarter.
Senior guard Tyara McQueen banked in a jumper to get the Peacocks going in the second quarter. Senior guard Kourtney Crane recorded two steals in the quarter and nailed a jumper to pace the Peacocks in the second. The Peacocks trailed 24-13 at the half as Salawu nailed two free-throws to finish the half.
Saint Peter's went on a 13-2 run midway through the third quarter. On that run, Williams made five free-throws, and then sophomore guard Rachel Kuhl made a bucket and took the contact. She followed that up by hitting a jumper on the next possession. Sophomore forward Sky Castro then made a layup to get the Peacocks back to within five.
The Peacocks fought hard and didn't quit, forcing more Rutgers turnovers down the stretch. Despite the effort, they weren't able to generate enough offense, dropping the contest in New Brunswick.
Top Peacock Performers
- Preseason All-MAAC Second Team selection Kendrea Williams led the way with 10 points for the Peacocks. She went to the line often, shooting 7-of-10 at the line (70%) and added a three-pointer.
- Junior center Kassondra Brown made her presence felt down low, scoring eight points and snatching eight rebounds.
- Crane was a menace on the defensive end, recording four steals. She also added six points.
- Running the Peacock offense, Salawu scored six points on the night. She also added two steals.
Tale of the Tape
- Saint Peter's shot 10-of-45 on the night (22%) while recording a 2-of-17 mark (11%) from downtown; the Peacocks went 16-of-25 (64%) at the free-throw line.
- The Peacocks scored 20 points off of 25 Rutgers turnovers.
- Saint Peter's was active on the defensive end, stealing the ball 14 times and blocking four shots.
Up Next
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The Peacocks continue the regular season with a non-conference matchup on Friday, November 12 in Easton, Pennsylvania against Patriot League opponent Lehigh University. Tip-off is scheduled for 7 p.m.
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