UNION, NJ - The Rutgers-Newark women's basketball team went up against Kean on the road today in a midweek game. Kean, who entered the game in the middle of the New Jersey Athletic Conference (NJAC) standings, was able to earn a 76–58 victory over the Raiders tonight.
Rutgers-Newark scored first when Nicole Tamario found the basket in the lane. Both teams traded buckets and the Raiders were hanging in as the scoreboard read 13-All. From there, Kean switched gears, held the Raiders to just two more points in the half, while it scored 11 more to jump out to a 24-15 advantage at the end of the opening quarter.
The Raiders held Kean to 17 points in the second quarter as they trailed 41–27 at the half.
Coming out of intermission Rutgers-Newark had a change in momentum and it was able to connect more frequently with the basket with good ball movement and a different speed of energy. The Raiders were able to outscore Kean in the third quarter 17-12.
Unfortunately, for the Raiders, their momentum change was short-lived as Kean, stepped off of the brakes, pushed on the gas, and were able to extend its lead and win the game by 18 points.
Rutgers-Newark (3-12, 0-8 NJAC) was led on the court by Sanaa Brodie. She registered 20 points, five rebounds, three assists, and three stills. Tracey Ilderis had 13 points, eight rebounds, and three assists.
Kean (7-8, 4-4 NJAC) had four players finish in double figures in scoring with points on 8 of 12 shooting to lead the charge.
The Raiders return home on Saturday, Jan. 18 against Rowan in game one of the doubleheader with the men beginning at 4 p.m.
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