Rutgers
2-0,0-0Big Ten
La Salle
0-1,0-0Atlantic 10
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | F |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| La Salle | 6 | 16 | 20 | 20 | 62 |
| Rutgers | 12 | 17 | 23 | 23 | 75 |
Nov 04 | Women's Basketball
PISCATAWAY, N.J. — Rutgers women's basketball continued its strong start to the 2026-27 season Wednesday night, securing a 75-62 victory over La Salle at Jersey Mike's Arena to improve to 2-0.
Mia Pauldo led all scorers with 22 points, for her second consecutive contest with 20+. The sophomore also contributed six assists, three rebounds and a pair of steals. Jaylah Lampley also reached double figures with 11 points, while Zennia Thomas contributed 10 points. Both Zachara Perkins and Tara Daye tallied 11 rebounds to pace all players.
Rutgers set the tone defensively in the opening quarter, holding La Salle to just six points and taking a 12-6 advantage into the second. Perkins knocked down a three-pointer off an offensive rebound, while Mia Pauldo and Daye added baskets to help the Scarlet Knights establish the early lead.
Smooth moves 💃 #GoRU | #RUWBB https://t.co/TT2MicDT68
— Rutgers Women's Basketball (@RutgersWBB) November 5, 2026
The teams traded baskets throughout the second quarter, with Rutgers maintaining its advantage. Zennia Thomas connected on a jumper in the paint, and Mia Pauldo added a second-chance basket. Lampley sparked the offense with a steal and fast-break layup before converting the free throw. Chikae Desdunes also connected from beyond the arc, helping Rutgers take a 29-22 lead into halftime.
The Scarlet Knights extended their lead in the third quarter, outscoring La Salle 23-20. Daye and Perkins converted inside, while Mia Pauldo added a pair of baskets. Thomas provided a huge spark off the bench, scoring eight points in the period, including a pair of free throws to give Rutgers a 16-point advantage at 50-34. Mia Pauldo's jumper in the final seconds sent the Scarlet Knights into the fourth with a 10-point lead.
Rutgers continued to answer La Salle's efforts in the fourth. Mia Pauldo opened the period with a driving layup, and Desdunes followed with her second three-pointer of the night. Perkins added a second-chance basket, while Lampley knocked down a fast-break three to push the lead up to 14. Imani Lester came alive, netting five points in the quarter, including a three-point play, as Rutgers maintained control down the stretch to secure the 75-62 win.
Desdunes from deeeeep 👌 #GoRU | #RUWBB https://t.co/Db03oviSEQ
— Rutgers Women's Basketball (@RutgersWBB) November 5, 2026
The Scarlet Knights finished with a 48-39 advantage off the glass and held edges in points in the paint (36-28), second-chance points (23-13) and fast-break points (18-10). Rutgers also received 26 points from its bench, led by Lampley and Thomas.
Next Up
Rutgers will continue its homestand Sunday, Nov. 8, as it hosts Indiana State at Jersey Mike's Arena for a 2 p.m. tip.
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