MADISON, N.J. – The Rutgers-Newark women's basketball team opened its 2026-27 season Monday evening, falling 77-43 to FDU-Florham.
FDU-Florham established an early advantage, taking a 20-9 lead after the opening quarter. The Devils continued to build on that margin in the second, outscoring Rutgers-Newark 18-9 to carry a 38-18 lead into halftime.
The Scarlet Raiders faced another difficult stretch in the third quarter as FDU-Florham added 25 points to extend its advantage to 63-30 entering the final period. Rutgers-Newark continued to compete in the fourth, with Timario scoring seven points in the period as the Scarlet Raiders added 13 points.
Nicole Timario led the Scarlet Raiders offensively with 21 points, shooting 6-of-15 from the field while adding three steals. Arlenny Medina followed with 14 points, three assists and three steals, while Emily Leiras contributed eight points, five rebounds, three steals and a block.
Rutgers-Newark finished with 10 steals and 28 points in the paint, with Timario and Medina combining for 35 points.
The Scarlet Raiders return to action Thursday when they travel to face York College (NY).
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