FISU America Games Updates
Jul 22 | Women's Basketball
We Get The Chance To Do Something Amazing 🇺🇸
— Rutgers Women's Basketball (@RutgersWBB) July 22, 2026
Behind the scenes of the Scarlet Knights first time hitting the hardwood in Peru#GoRU #fisuamerica #lima2026 pic.twitter.com/IBwEIgeHRy
Wednesday, July 22
United States vs. Peru - W, 101-51
The journey starts with a W. Let's keep climbing. 📈#GoRU #fisuamerica #lima2026 pic.twitter.com/hgYulYPyDL
— Rutgers Women's Basketball (@RutgersWBB) July 22, 2026
After some travel delays that did not allow the Scarlet Knights to arrive in Peru until early Monday morning, the FISU America Game scheduled was adjusted as RU began the games taking on host Peru and dominating in a 101-51 victory.
"It felt great," said Gary Redus of his first victory with the Knights. "All the things we've been working on, now we're getting the chance to do it in live action."
Rutgers opened racing out to a 33-11 lead and kept up the pace with a 62-24 advantage at the break. While the Scarlet Knights were limited to 16 points in the third, RU still held a commanding edge at 78-39.
"I expected us to come out and play hard, compete, dominate the glass, push in transition, play together, get each other open shots, and really play with a sense of just joy," Reedus said of his expectations going into the contest.
"We kind of started playing the scoreboard," Redus said of the third quarter. "We stopped playing with the intensity that we need to sustain, but they knew that and knew that without me even having to say it."
Of note, Redus pointed out the play of Precious Gem Wheeler's aggressiveness, Jaylah Lampley's job on the boards and second chance opportunities, Zennia Thomas' ability to get three and-1's in a row and that everyone out on the court from Mya Pauldo, Mia Pauldo and Chikae Desdunes were hitting shots.
Rutgers makes the quick turnaround and will face Argentina on Thursday at noon (ET). The stream will be streamed live on YouTube. Argentina defeated Peru, 62-45, on Tuesday and held on for a 59-58 victory over Chile prior to the start of RU's game on Wednesday.
Win secured. Highlights delivered. 🍿🎬#GoRU #fisuamerica #lima2026 pic.twitter.com/av9MXw8Gkl
— Rutgers Women's Basketball (@RutgersWBB) July 23, 2026
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