Cappie Pondexter’s 23 points led the No. 7 Scarlet Knights to their 23rd consecutive Big East victory this afternoon as they defeated the Pittsburgh Panthers 65-50. Rutgers clinched a tie for the Big East title with the victory and can capture the number one seed in the Big East tournament with a victory over Connecticut on Monday.
Rutgers took control early with a 9-2 run as they jumped out to a 15-8 lead. Pitt fought back to close it to 19-16 but couldn’t overtake the Knights who never relinquished the lead.
Matee Ajavon contributed 14 points, while Essence Carson on 5-8 shooting added 10 and Mariota Theodoris came off the bench to add 10 points and had 11 rebounds.
Marcedes Walker led all scorers with 24 points on 7 for 18 from the field and 10 for 13 from the free-throw stripe for the losing Panthers. Mallorie Winn was the only other double-digit scorer with 12.
Rutgers improves to 23-3 and 15-0 in the Big East.
Pittsburgh falls to 18-8 and 9-6 in the Big East.
Rutgers next takes to the court against Connecticut at the RAC on Monday, February 27 at 7:30 PM. The game will be broadcast on ESPN2.
(Game Story and stats here.)
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