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Turnovers Sink Scarlet Knights in Big Ten Loss
2 Mar
Summary
- Rutgers women's basketball finished their season with a 9-19 overall record.
- The team committed 22 turnovers leading to 32 points for Nebraska.
- Zachara Perkins scored a career-high 23 points in the final game.
The Rutgers Scarlet Knights women's basketball team ended their regular season on March 2, 2026, with a 93-52 defeat against the Nebraska Cornhuskers. This marked the conclusion of a challenging season for Rutgers, who finished with a 9-19 overall record and a 1-16 conference standing.
Nebraska's aggressive defense capitalized on Rutgers' 22 turnovers, converting them into 32 points, while limiting their own turnovers to just five. The Huskers also dominated in the paint, outscoring Rutgers 46-24, and secured an 11-rebound advantage.
Despite the significant loss, Zachara Perkins scored a career-high 23 points for Rutgers. Kaylah Ivey contributed 15 points, including five three-pointers, and Nene Ndiaye added 10 before being ejected in the third quarter.
The Scarlet Knights' season was marked by extended scoring droughts and defensive lapses, exacerbated by injuries and limited depth in the competitive Big Ten conference. The team's focus now shifts to the offseason, with priorities including reducing turnovers and improving offensive consistency.
