By John "Woods" Armwood III
On Sunday, February 9, 2025, the Rutgers Scarlet Knights team secured a 78-69 victory over Purdue at Jersey Mike's Arena in Piscataway, New Jersey. This win improved Rutgers' record to 10-14 overall and 2-11 in B1g Ten play.
Game Highlights:
- JoJo Lacey led all scorers with 22 points, marking her second 20-point game.
- Destiny Adams recorded her 12th double-double of the year, contributing 20 points and 11 rebounds.
- Mya Petticord added a season-high 17 points to the team's total.
The game was also Rutgers' annual Play4Kay event, honoring the late Kay Yow and raising awareness for breast cancer. Purdue, now 8-15 overall and 1-11 in Big Ten play, was led by Sophie Swanson, who scored 17 points. Rashunda Jones contributed 13 points, seven rebounds, and five assists, playing a career-high 39 minutes.
The game featured a strong fourth-quarter performance by Rutgers, which helped them secure the win.
Visual Recap
For a visual recap of the game's highlights, you can watch the following video: