JERSEY CITY, N.J. (NJCUGothicKnights.com) | Rutgers-Newark held a 49-2 halftime advantage before defeating the New Jersey City University women's basketball team, 73-10, on January 17 inside the John J. Moore Athletic and Fitness Center ("Charlie Brown Court").
 
The Scarlet Raiders (7-10, 2-8 NJAC) shot 56 percent from the floor overall (32-57) while outrebounding the Gothic Knights (0-12, 0-9 NJAC), 65-16. NJCU shot 4-of-53 in the loss.
 
For Rutgers-Newark, senior forward Nikki Sammartino (North Arlington N.J.) achieved a double-double by grabbing a game-high 15 rebounds and scored 14 points (6-6 FG). Junior guard Faith Ashby (Teaneck, N.J.) also chipped in 14 points (6-6 FG), dished out six assists, and forced five steals in 16 minutes of action, while sophomore guard Hannah Ashby (Teaneck, N.J. ) contributed 13 points and grabbed five boards.
 
OF NOTE:

•  72nd meeting. Rutgers-Newark leads all-time series, 52-21 and has won the last 16 meetings.

 
UP NEXT?:
NJCU takes on Rutgers-Camden (8-8, 5-5 NJAC, Lost 4) at the John J. Moore Athletics and Fitness Center ("Coach Charlie Brown Court") on Saturday, January 20 at 3 p.m. It will be the 61st meeting between the schools; Rutgers-Camden leads all-time series, 36-24.
 
GOTHIC KNIGHTS on SOCIAL MEDIA:
For the latest on #NJCUWBB, follow the Gothic Knights on social media on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube and SnapChat. Preferred hashtags are GothicFamily and GothicGameDay.