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UConn overpowers Rutgers, ends Knights' season

Rutgers remains confident despite unknown NCAA fate

Big Ten Tournament run ends for Rutgers

Rutgers hits groove at critical time

Rutgers seeks to build momentum heading toward postseason in matchup with Illinois

Rutgers bench players provide spark in recent hot stretch

Balanced effort leads Rutgers past Penn State

Rutgers take care of business against Big Ten foe Purdue

Rutgers records signature win

Rutgers seeks signature victory over Minnesota

Rutgers junior wing ascends into history books

Rutgers struggles in Big Ten inaugural campaign

In its first year as a member of the Big Ten, the Rutgers volleyball team had its fair share of struggles adjusting to its new conference.Dec 9 2014

Down year motivates Rutgers in offseason

The inaugural season in the Big Ten is over for the Rutgers volleyball team.Dec 3 2014

Rutgers falls in straight sets in final game of season

Michigan State offers final road challenge for Rutgers

With its road schedule almost complete for the season, the Rutgers volleyball team is looking to steal a road win Sunday at Michigan State.Nov 21 2014

Rutgers faces Illinois after falling to Indiana

In a week that featured a change in its normal schedule, the Rutgers volleyball team looks to improve on its match against Indiana in preparation for No. 9 Illinois.Nov 14 2014

Rutgers eyes improvement on road versus Indiana

Since its first game in the Big Ten, the Rutgers volleyball team has kept the same focus: improve on its own style of play.Nov 11 2014

Rutgers faces top teams in Big Ten on road

With its recent home stand over, the Rutgers volleyball team sets to hit the road this weekend at Penn State and Ohio State.Nov 7 2014

Big Ten travel takes toll on Rutgers, affects practice plans

When the Rutgers volleyball team entered the Big Ten this year, it did so understanding it was joining the premier league in the nation.Nov 5 2014

Rutgers offense shows improvement at midpoint of conference play

As the Rutgers volleyball team pushes deeper into its first season in the Big Ten, it is looking for any signs of improvement in what has otherwise been a disappointing beginning in its new conference.Nov 4 2014

Nebraska, Iowa offer chance for Rutgers' first conference win

It has been more than one month since the Rutgers volleyball team played in its first Big Ten match. Ten conference games have been played since then, all ending in the same result.Oct 31 2014

Rutgers aims for increased focus to balance losses

When the Rutgers volleyball team entered the Big Ten, the goal was to steal some wins and compete with the top teams in the league.Oct 29 2014

Rutgers aims for elusive Big Ten victory

It all comes down to this Saturday.Following its disappointing road loss to Maryland Tuesday night, the Rutgers volleyball team looks to rebound at the College Avenue Gym Saturday night.Oct 24 2014

Rutgers faces last-place Maryland on road

As the Big Ten conference season reaches the midway point, the Rutgers volleyball team is still hunting for that elusive first win in its new conference.Oct 21 2014

Knights face pair of middle-tier Big Ten opponents

After six games in the Big Ten, the Rutgers volleyball team is still searching for its first win against a conference opponent.Oct 17 2014

Slow starts, lack of focus hinder Rutgers in Big Ten

The start of Big Ten play has not gone as planned for the Rutgers volleyball team, as the Scarlet Knights (7-12, 0-6) have yet to even win a set against a conference opponent.Oct 15 2014

Rutgers downed by pair of Big Ten foes

Another weekend in conference play, another weekend with the same results for the Rutgers volleyball team.Oct 13 2014

Wisconsin, Minnesota offer Rutgers shot at first Big Ten win

After two weeks in the Big Ten, the Rutgers volleyball team is still searching for its first win in conference play. Oct 10 2014

Specialists' abilities benefit Rutgers' defense

In volleyball, there is always one position on the team that is leaned on more than others.Oct 9 2014

Junior shares unique path of transferring from VCU to RU

On nearly every collegiate athletic team, players come from a wide range of backgrounds and paths to the Division 1 level.Oct 8 2014

Rutgers hosts first Big Ten match

After opening up conference play with a 0-2 record, the Rutgers volleyball team is looking to respond in a convincing way this weekend.Oct 2 2014

Big Ten losses reveal self-inflicted mistakes for Rutgers

With its first two games as members of the Big Ten complete, the Rutgers volleyball team has had a chance to reflect on its new experiences in the conference.Oct 1 2014

Rutgers' Werneke establishes leadership structure with captains

Before the season began, Rutgers volleyball head coach CJ Werneke knew that he would need to establish an integral factor for the success of his team - leadership.Oct 1 2014

Rutgers faces pair of Big Ten opponents on road in Illinois

With the early-season tournaments and travel completed, the Rutgers volleyball team is now focused on the most important part of the year: Big Ten play.Sep 25 2014

Big Ten competition sways recruits to enroll at Rutgers

When it was announced in 2012 that Rutgers would move to the Big Ten in all sports, most teams mentally prepared for the date when they would play their respective first Big Ten opponents.Sep 24 2014

National recruiting distinguishes Rutgers

If you look at the Rutgers volleyball team, it appears that is has the same makeup as any other squad in Division 1 athletics.Sep 23 2014

RU eyes advantage in first home match

For the first time this year, the Rutgers volleyball team will play at home this weekend.Sep 18 2014

Key players show improvement to help Rutgers exceed exceptions early in season

When the Rutgers volleyball team added five new players in the offseason, the expectation was that it would take time for them to contribute this year.Those expectations have been exceeded on all levels.Sep 16 2014

Knights face tougher competition in weekend tournament

With the non-conference schedule reaching its high point, the Rutgers volleyball team will be on the road again for the third straight week.Sep 11 2014

Head coach’s soul-searching reinvigorates Rutgers

After going 5-27 last year with only one conference win, changes were due at all levels of the program.Sep 11 2014

Cards top Rutgers in Big East semis

In its first Big East Tournament since 2008, the Rutgers women’s lacrosse team was defeated by No. 17 Louisville yesterday in Washington, D.C., 17-6.The Scarlet Knights (9-9, 3-4) had no answers for the Cardinals (14-3, 7-0) all game and finished the season with a 9-9 record in their final season in the Big East.May 2 2014

Rutgers tries to contain Big East’s top-scoring offense

Following its close win against Temple last Friday, the Rutgers women’s lacrosse team has reached the playoffs for the first time since 2008, accomplishing its preseason goal of making the Big East Tournament. But if you ask anyone on the team, they are not satisfied just to be there.May 1 2014

Midfielders recover to lead Rutgers

For the Rutgers women’s lacrosse team, its goal of making the Big East Tournament has been fulfilled. The Scarlet Knights (9-8, 3-4) have overcome a great deal of adversity to get to this point. The Knights lost senior captain and midfielder Amanda Trendell to injury March 29 against Villanova. They also fought until the final day of conference play to secure a playoff spot.Apr 30 2014

Knights clinch playoff seed in tight victory

On a day with emotions riding high and the season on the line, the Rutgers women’s lacrosse team pulled out a tight 11-10 win Friday night against Temple at High Point Solutions Stadium. It was senior day for the Scarlet Knights (9-8, 3-4) and potentially the last game for many of the players that have been relied upon to carry Rutgers all season.Apr 28 2014

Playoff fate hinges on outcome

The whole season for the Rutgers women’s lacrosse team will be on the line tonight at High Point Solutions Stadium. After an up-and-down season that has resulted in an 8-8 overall record and a 2-4 record in the Big East, the Scarlet Knights’ postseason fate will be decided in their regular-season finale against Temple (6-9, 3-3).Apr 25 2014

Knights bring strong bond from high school competition

In the state of New Jersey, Rutgers stands as the flagship public University in terms of academics and athletics. At the high school level, there are many schools that compete for recognition as the top athletic program in the state. Some are powerhouses in football or basketball, but when it comes to girl’s lacrosse, there is no school in New Jersey that can match the résumé put together by Moorestown High School.Apr 24 2014

Tiebreaker gives last hope for postseason

The entire season comes down to one game for the Rutgers women’s lacrosse team. Following a 1-1 road trip against Big East rivals Cincinnati and Louisville, the Scarlet Knights (8-8, 2-4) must come out with a victory in their final game Friday if they wish to have a chance at making the Big East Tournament.Apr 22 2014

Head coach emphasizes trust, mentality with postseason at stake

For the Rutgers women’s lacrosse team, to say its season has had its fair share of ups and downs is putting it lightly. The Scarlet Knights (7-7, 1-3) have experienced a three-game losing streak, a three-game winning streak and a back-and-forth fight in their last three games, going 1-2 in that stretch. With the season coming down to the final three games, a renewed emphasis has been placed on team unity and focus in order to make the Big East Tournament.Apr 16 2014

Rutgers’ timid play weakens playoff hopes

In a key Big East matchup against longtime rival Georgetown, the Rutgers women’s lacrosse team fell yesterday, 15-10, at High Point Solutions Stadium. The Hoyas (6-7, 3-1) controlled the game early on, as the Scarlet Knights (7-7, 1-3) tried to come back multiple times in the contest. Georgetown jumped out to a 5-0 lead to start the game. The Knights first score did not come until 15:54 in the first half from junior midfielder Lauren Sbrilli.Apr 14 2014

Knights seek to end losing streak in Big East clash

After dropping its last two contests, the Rutgers women’s lacrosse team has to get on the right track. For their next game today against Marquette (5-6, 1-1) at High Point Solutions Stadium, the Scarlet Knights (6-6, 0-2) know they must pull out a win if they hope to stay alive for a Big East Tournament berth. The Knights are currently at the bottom of the standings in the Big East, with a two-game deficit to climb out of.Apr 11 2014