Monday, July 27
Lima, Peru
7:30 PM
Rutgers
80
vs
38
Gold Medal Game vs. Argentina
Photo by: Ben Lerner
Rutgers Leads Team USA To Gold At The FISU America Games
Jul 28 | Women's Basketball
Scarlet Knights Defeat Argentina, 80-38, In Gold Medal Game
LIMA, Peru – Rutgers women's basketball led Team USA to gold on Monday night at the FISU America Games at the Villa El Salvador Complex, defeating Argentina, 80-38.
Rutgers finished a perfect 5-0 at the games, averaging 88.2 points per game and winning by an average of 46.2 points per game.
"We're just getting started," said head coach Gary Redus following the victory. "This is the first step in what we hope are many wins, many celebrations and many championships. We're really excited. We aren't a finished product by any means, but we set out a goal this summer, and that goal was to come to this event and win."
The Scarlet Knights led from start to finish, not allowing Argentina a field goal in the first quarter. After establishing a 23-13 lead after the first 10 minutes, Argentina was only able to break thru for a field goal three minutes into the second half on a 3-pointer.
At the half, it was Rutgers guiding Team USA to a 38-18 advantage and the Scarlet Knights only continued to build up their margin heading into the final frame up, 61-30.
Mya Pauldo was named the tournament's Most Valuable Player. Against Argentina in the gold medal game, the sophomore guard from Paterson, New Jersey, contributed 16 points. Over RU's five games, Pauldo dropped in 11 shots from downtown and averaged 12.2 points per game.
Gallery: (7-27-2026) WBB Gold Medal Game - FISU America Game
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Rutgers finished a perfect 5-0 at the games, averaging 88.2 points per game and winning by an average of 46.2 points per game.
"We're just getting started," said head coach Gary Redus following the victory. "This is the first step in what we hope are many wins, many celebrations and many championships. We're really excited. We aren't a finished product by any means, but we set out a goal this summer, and that goal was to come to this event and win."
The Scarlet Knights led from start to finish, not allowing Argentina a field goal in the first quarter. After establishing a 23-13 lead after the first 10 minutes, Argentina was only able to break thru for a field goal three minutes into the second half on a 3-pointer.
At the half, it was Rutgers guiding Team USA to a 38-18 advantage and the Scarlet Knights only continued to build up their margin heading into the final frame up, 61-30.
Mya Pauldo was named the tournament's Most Valuable Player. Against Argentina in the gold medal game, the sophomore guard from Paterson, New Jersey, contributed 16 points. Over RU's five games, Pauldo dropped in 11 shots from downtown and averaged 12.2 points per game.
From the grind to the gold ➡️ Time to celebrate🥇🎊#GoRU #fisuamerica #lima2026 pic.twitter.com/ijVJz9AX6L
— Rutgers Women's Basketball (@RutgersWBB) July 28, 2026
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