MINNEAPOLIS — Destiny Adams‘s historic performance wasn’t enough as Rutgers women’s basketball (8-24, 2-16 B1G) dropped a close 77-69 decision to Minnesota (16-14, 5-13 B1G) in the first round of the Big Ten Tournament on Wednesday night.
Adams secured a career best 24 rebounds which also set the single-game Big Ten Tournament record. In addition, she netted 31 points to pace the team plus three assists, one steal and one block.
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Erica Lafayette had another double figure scoring day, securing 16 points in addition to four three-pointers.
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How it Happened
- Both teams earned multiple defensive stops in the first moments of the opening quarter. In turn, the teams remained tied on offense, 4-4, to start the game. However, with just under seven minutes to play, the Gophers scored consecutive buckets to take the five-point lead.
- Lafayette responded for Rutgers, hitting back-to-back threes to put RU ahead 10-9. UM added a layup before the 4:53 media timeout to get back in front by one, 11-10.
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- Out of the break, Antonia Bates hit another three to put the Scarlet Knights back in control by two, 13-11.
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- Both squads continued to trade baskets and the lead back and forth. Minnesota came out on top through the first 10 minutes though, 24-14, outscoring Rutgers 13-1 in the final minutes.
- Both teams were quiet in the first two minutes of the second quarter until Destiny Adams found the basketball at the eight-minute mark. The Gophers matched…
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