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Athletics at Rutgers

Women's Team Sports
Rutgers offers many sports for women, including field hockey, gymnastics, softball, and basketball, to name a few. Many of the teams are NCAA Divisions I and III. Rutgers Women's Basketball
The Rutgers Scarlet Knights women's basketball team, led by head coach C. Vivian Stringer, has worked hard to earn many awards and rankings in national college sports. The team is a great source of pride, both athletically and scholastically, for Rutgers and the State of New Jersey. Suggested Activities:
  • Attend a women's sporting event on one of the campuses. What sport did you choose and what team did Rutgers play against?
  • Get a roster of team players and coaches for your favorite women's team. Gather news articles on your favorite women's team and give a presentation about it to your troop.
  • Find information about a women's basketball player and share with your troop. What is her major in college? Where is she from?