Excerpt: Rutgers' rocky start allows for record growth

In her book 'Standing Tall,' Rutgers coach C. Vivian Stringer details what it takes to get to the top of your game.

Ajavon brings smiles, Final Four trip to Scarlet Knights

Matee Ajavon's journey to the Final Four didn't just begin this season. It really started when she got on an airplane bound for the United States in 1992.

Rutgers dominates early, rolls over Michigan St.

Rutgers played so well on the road, the Scarlet Knights probably won't mind doing it again.

Rutgers' Ajavon to miss start of season

Rutgers' Matee Ajavon is expected to miss the start of the 2006-07 women's basketball season, head coach C. Vivian Stringer has announced.

For Rutgers' Vaughn, life is all about defense

Coach C. Vivian Stringer says freshman Kia Vaughn has a tremendous upside. on Sunday, she'll have a tremendous job: marking Candace Parker.

Stringer learns you can go home again

Coaching at Iowa produced some of the best years of C. Vivian Stringer's life. But going back was bittersweet.

Rutgers remains the favorite in new-look Big East

The Big East has grown to 16 teams. But Beth Mowins says the same old favorites will dominate.

Top rookies to watch

Candace Parker gets most of the attention. But these true freshmen will make immediate impacts this season.

USA women open play in Turkey on Aug. 10

LSU teammates Seimone Augustus and Sylvia Fowles were selected to the 12-member 2005 USA Women's World University Games Team on Monday.

Scarlet Knights will next play Lady Vols

Cappie Pondexter scored 24 points and Rutgers turned 15 Ohio State turnovers into 22 points in posting a 64-58 victory on Sunday.

Hype hung on Huskies in early poll

Three SEC teams and a pair of Big 12 squads all landed in the top 10 of this preseason 25 poll.

Mar 21, 2009; Piscataway, NJ, USA; Rutgers Scarlet Knights guard Judith Brittany Ray (35...first round of the 2009 NCAA women's basketball tournament at the Louis Brown Athletic Center. Rutgers...

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Mar 23, 2009; Piscataway, NJ, USA; Rutgers Scarlet Knights senior center Kia Vaughn (15...second round of the 2009 NCAA women's basketball tournament at the Louis Brown Athletic Center. Rutgers...

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