The Rutgers women’s basketball team opened its 2021-2022 season on Tuesday night at Jersey Mike’s Arena with a dominant 59-38 victory over St. Peter’s. With head coach C. Vivian Stringer on a leave of absence this season, it was announced after the game that wins and losses this season will be applied to the record of acting head coach Tim Eatman. In earning his first victory, the Scarlet Knights displayed a stifling defense effort that’s been the trademark of the program under Stringer.
Rutgers forced 34 turnovers, had 21 steals and held the Peacocks to just 22.2% shooting from the floor.