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2005-2006 News Archive
2004-2005, 2005-2006 Big East Regular Season Champions
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Rutgers Season Ends Against Tennessee in Sweet Sixteen, 76-69
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Thank you all for a wonderful season!!
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Pondexter Named to AP All-America First Team
Pondexter One of Four Finalists for Naismith Award
ESPN.com No. 25: Stringer's dream come true (video!)
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.2005-2006 Regular Season

February
W.Va. has upset on its mind
Scout.com: Run Continues
Better Half by Pondexter Lifts Rutgers - New York Times
RU dresses up for victory
RU women lack urgency
Pondexter (24 points), Vaughn (14 rebounds) turn up the heat for Rutgers
Carson's 'D' gets an 'A'
MOVING ON
UConn still smarting from loss
Freshman thrives in spotlight for first time
Rutgers pummels 'Nova in second half
Scarlet Knights Roll Past Villanova to Advance to BIG EAST Semifinals, 60-37
Villanova /Rutgers Recap Sunday March 5, 2006 | Box Score
The Cap Crusaders
It's post season for Vaughn
Illness knocks Perretta off bench
CAPPING A CAREER
Bow To Knights
Women's Big East Tournament capsules
Courier News Online - Women's Big East Tournament capsules
Pondexter Named BIG EAST Player of the Year
PONDEXTER, CARSON TAKE HONORS
Geno, Cappie A Couple Of Softies
BIG EAST WOMEN'S TOURNAMENT AT A GLANCE
courant.com | Pondexter Proves Herself As Big East's Best
The Middletown Press - 03/01/2006 - No counterattack punchers in this year’s group
New Haven Register - 03/02/2006 - Cappie leads Big East winners
courant.com | A Time For Rest And Recuperation
As always, Big East title means going to Hartford
Big East Women's Notebook: Additions from Conference USA proved they belong
Knights head to Hartford as No. 1 - Sports
Pondexter Named Senior CLASS Award Finalist
USATODAY.com - Ten questions to settle in women's hoops
Huskies again have advantage
Tourney success lies inside

Geno's club needs dose of fortitude
SportsPageMagazine.com :: Rutgers Wins Second Straight Big East Regular Season Title
Knights one of many squads in search of No. 1 seeds as NCAA Tournament nears
IN THE DRIVER'S SEAT
Rutgers' star worthy of No. 1
Women's Hoops Blog on the RU win
RU repeats as Big East champion
New Haven Register 02/28/2006 - ‘Happy feet’ equal very unhappy ending
No Words To Explain This Offensive Meltdown
Philadelphia Inquirer | 02/28/2006 | Rutgers women storm back to beat UConn
A championship Cap-per
Pondexter passes torch to Vaughn in Rutgers' rally past Connecticut
Courier News Online - Big comeback caps Rutgers' perfect season
Pondexter leads RU to second straight regular season Big East title
Rutgers is Beast of the East
Pondexter closes book with coach
Rutgers Beats UConn to Take Big East Regular-Season Title - New York Times
KEEPING THE CROWN
ESPN.com - Rutgers finishes season undefeated with win over UConn | Box Score | Play-By-Play
Rutgers Defeats UConn, 48-42, to Capture BIG EAST Regular-Season Championship
UConn women eye Big East title
Title rests on 1 game
New Haven Register - 02/27/2006 - UConn faces Jersey barrier in title bid
Just What Big East Hoped For
Scarlet Knights going for Big East title
RU ready for emotional night
Carson likes being 'x-factor' as Rutgers nears postseason
Rutgers-Connecticut scouting report
Four years go fast for Campbell
Team secures share of Big East regular season title as UConn rematch looms
Knights roll into finale
Scarlet Knights up next
Pitt's plan goes awry
Pitt women still on bubble after loss - PittsburghLIVE.com
Pitt women fall to No. 7 Rutgers, 65-50, but retain NCAA hopes
No. 7/8 Rutgers Defeats Pittsburgh to Clinch Share of BIG EAST Regular-Season Title
Rutgers /Pittsburgh Recap Saturday February 25, 2006 | Box Score
Rutgers braces for battle
Rutgers-Pittsburgh scouting report
Knights continue drive toward title
The Pitt News - Showdown Saturday
FOXSports.com - These nine teams are serious title contenders
Tale of two players - PittsburghLIVE.com
On the Edge of Perfection
Knights cruise past Eagles
JS Online:MU gets in over its head
Marquette Tribune:: The Advice Is Free
Marquette Tribune:: Forced to play their game
Marquette Tribune:: A rough knight
Sophomore backcourt proves golden in rout
Knights kick off road trip in style
Golden Eagles Fall at Home to No. 7 Rutgers
Rutgers Rolls Past Marquette 71-50
Rutgers / Marquette Recap Wednesday February 22, 2006 | Box Score
Stringer wants Scarlet Knights to be zoned in on Marquette
Rutgers women's scouting report
Offense vs. zones frustrates Stringer
Senior cherishes 1,000-point mark - Sports
RU ready for final exam
A grand effort by Campbell
A message is delivered by Stringer
Rutgers notebook: Campbell hits milestone
Knights put the squeeze on Orange
Governor, alumni praise RU in win
RU keeps rolling, handles Syracuse
Rutgers Defeats Syracuse, 60-43, for Ninth-Straight Win
Syracuse /Rutgers Recap Sunday February 19, 2006 | Box Score
Vaughn becoming a force
Time important to Stringer
Former Rutgers star answers player's call
Rutgers looks to refuel
Rutgers' Stringer on the stump
ALL THE QUEEN'S HORSES
Knights top pesky 'Cats
Illness plagues Pondexter's game
Philadelphia Inquirer | 02/15/2006 | Villanova puts up fight, but Rutgers prevails
Freshman Vaughn ignites Rutgers' win
Several step up in Rutgers win
No. 7/8 RU Women Defeat Villanova for 20th Win, 62-56
Villanova /Rutgers Recap Tuesday February 14, 2006 | Box Score
courant.com | Whetting NCAA Appetite
Villanova struggling to make tourney
Philadelphia Inquirer | 02/14/2006 | Terps, Knights bolster their chances
Senior joins Wicks in 2,000-point club
Rutgers downs WVU, Pondexter hits mark
Big win changes picture for RU
Carson finds rhythm down stretch for RU
Rutgers rallies past Mountaineers
Theodoris struggling in middle
Pondexter Reaches Milestone in 54-41 Win at West Virginia
Rutgers /West Virginia Recap Friday February 10, 2006 | Box Score
Rutgers-West Virginia scouting report
Rutgers still attempting to play complete game
Knights riding high after key win
Lots of Points, but Less Praise of Prince
02/09/2006 - Team perplexes, disappoints Auriemma
Rutgers' triumph brings back images of Tyson vs. Douglas
Stringer: Don't enjoy win over Connecticut too much
Turner had intensity, teammates didn't in UConn loss
FINALLY, RUTGERS NAILS DOWN ELUSIVE VICTORY
02/08/2006 - Tough loss for UConn
Geno left scratching his head after loss
Huskies' Letdown Puzzles Auriemma
Auriemma at a loss again
Huskies not playing like championship team
Huskies are left at a loss
Knights reflect on Prince's record effort
Rutgers Deals UConn 2nd Home Loss in 123 Big East Games
Women's Hoops Blog about the game
Rutgers Finally Wins One At Gampel
Women's Basketball Falls to Rutgers 60-56 (includes post-game quotes)
Rutgers has scheduling advantage
Botched Play Ends Comeback
Rutgers relishes big win
Newstimeslive.com Major Meltdown
Scarlet Night
Chalk It Up To Youth
Knight Notebook
knights humble huskies
Scarlet Knights shine in a rare road win over UConn
Rutgers beats UConn; moves into first
Campbell leads way on glass
Schedule irritates Auriemma
Rivalry series has new look
Scarlet Knights take first victory at UConn
Cappie Pondexter spirited the Scarlet Knights to a pivotal Big East victory
Rutgers /Connecticut Recap Tuesday February 7, 2006 | Box Score | Play-by-Play
Rutgers Knocks Off # 4/3 Connecticut in Storrs, 60-56
Pondexter 2nd To None
Cappie's unfinished business
Newstimeslive.com UConn faces rival Rutgers for Big East lead
Forget History, Big East On Line
Clash Of The Titans
UConn-Rutgers a rivalry in the making
Rivalry or not, still key game
02/07/2006 | UConn, Rutgers looking to join an exclusive club
UConn-Rutgers: It's not ordinary
RU, UConn beat goes on
RU's old rivalry has new twist
New Haven Register - Sports - 02/07/2006 - UConn, Rutgers jockey for first
Marquette Tribune:: Dispute ends, for now
Storrs showdown set
courant.com | No More Joking Around
Battle stations: UConn, Rutgers renew Big East's most fierce rivalry
Rutgers, Connecticut renew heated rivalry
Rutgers-Connecticut women's basketball scouting report
When the going gets tough, RU fans get cheering
RU survives cold start to down Blue Demons
Guard helps drop hometown team
The Middletown Press - 02/06/2006 - Pondexter Geno’s No. 1 pick
Vaughn Named to MBWA Honor Roll
RU satisfies even Stringer
RU puts on a happy face
Rutgers notebook: A tip of the Cap from the DePaul coach
Rutgers' stingy defense clamps down on DePaul
Bruno praises Pondexter
No. 9 Rutgers Shows No. 13 DePaul What The Big East Is Made Of
Women's Basketball Drops a 67-57 Decision at No. 9 Rutgers
No. 9/9 RU Women Defeat No. 13/11 DePaul to Remain Undefeated in BIG EAST
DePaul /Rutgers Recap Saturday February 4, 2006 | Box Score
RU looks to shake away Demons
113 points leave RU wondering
Reed pained by inability to play to her potential
Her record justified or not, Prince to rock RAC
Prince's future mates chime in
113 astounding points and one huge outcry
Mulcahy apologizes for '05 UConn flap
Fifth year paying off for Rutgers guard
Rutgers Shows Storm How to Close - New York Times
The Torch - Halves and Half-nots
Knights dispose of Red Storm
Hot start boosts RU to easy home win
Rutgers women stop St. John's -- Newsday.com
Rutgers holds on for victory
Rutgers' victory sounds a warning
Rutgers stops Storm
Pondexter, Vaughn Pace No. 9 Rutgers Past No. 25 St. John's, 61-51
St. John's (NY) /Rutgers Recap Wednesday February 1, 2006 | Box Score

January
Barnes Arico has molded St. John's into an elite team
Storm surges into AP poll
Schedule toughens for No. 9 Rutgers
Locke brings calm off bench
Ajavon's defense raises concern
Pondexter Named to BIG EAST Honor Roll for Second Straight Week
Inconsistency plagues Knights even in win
Seeing Scarlet
Win doesn't please Stringer
Carson relishes her role as defensive stopper
Rutgers-Georgetown notebook: Stringer impressed with Hoyas
Knights struggle but still win 15th straight Big East game
Rutgers /Georgetown Recap Saturday January 28, 2006 | Box Score
No. 10/9 Rutgers Handles Georgetown, 65-51
Rutgers women taking charge
Theodoris drives '55'
RU looking for Vaughn to get tough
Rutgers’ Carson Contributes to NCAA Double-A Zone
Carson, Knights hit trail - Sports
Offense thataway in Piscataway
ND WOMEN'S BASKETBALL: Rutgers routs Irish squad - Sports
Ajavon, Rutgers look sharp
Scout.com: The top 20 players at midseason
The Essence Of Being A Student-Athlete
01/25/2006 - Ajavon comes back with a fury
Ajavon is star for RU
STAYING AWAKE | Home News Tribune Online
Ajavon shines as starter again
Knights take Fight out of Irish early
Rutgers Rolls Past No. 21/22 Notre Dame, 69-43
Notre Dame /Rutgers Recap Tuesday January 24, 2006 | Box Score
Irish to face top scorers
New York Daily News - High School - Prince reigns, nets 2,000th
Rutgers-Notre Dame women's basketball scouting report
Courier News Online - In battle of top guards, Pondexter, Duffy will get to the point
courant.com | A Little Garden Inspiration
Rutgers women: Guards will be up tonight
Guard looks to break out
Pondexter Named to BIG EAST Honor Roll for Fifth Time
#21/22 Notre Dame Battles #10/9 Rutgers Tuesday
Stringer busy looking at big picture
RU rebounds with romp of Louisville
Perfect fit for Rutgers and Carson
Vaughn mans the middle as RU rebounds
Sophomore guard brings energy to lineup | Home News Tribune Online
Big first half carries Knights | Home News Tribune Online
Rutgers runs to big victory
Louisville /Rutgers Recap Saturday January 21, 2006 | Box Score
Pondexter, Vaughn Lead Rutgers in Rout of Louisville, 80-55
Born-to-run Rutgers looks for the right combination
Courier News Online - Carson knows Rutgers needs to get on a roll
Rutgers fizzles in loss to Temple
Temple snaps Rutgers' 20-game home winning streak
Temple clips Rutgers
WNBA scouts get an eyeful
Rutgers stumbles in final minute - Sports
Philadelphia Inquirer | 01/19/2006 | Temple women knock off Rutgers
Temple /Rutgers Recap Thursday January 19, 2006 | Box Score | Play-By-Play | Photo Gallery
No. 9/9 Rutgers Drops Nail-Biter to No. 21/20 Temple, 48-47
Vaughn learning during season
RU's Campbell okay with playing center
Rutgers-Temple women's basketball scouting report
Homestand continues against Dupree, Owls
Pondexter Named MBWA Player of the Week
Pondexter Named BIG EAST Player of the Week
No. 9/9 Rutgers Hosts No. 21/20 Temple Jan. 19
#21/20 TEMPLE WOMEN TRAVEL TO #9 RUTGERS FOR NCAA REMATCH
Knights defeat Pirates
Morning News Online - Florence, Myrtle Beach | Inaugural class grateful for Florence Hall of Fame induction
New York Daily News - High School - Bergtraum, CK can sense hoopla
Scarlet Knights hold off Pirates
Rutgers notebook: Stringer benches struggling Vaughn
Rutgers gets chance to rest after slugging Seton Hall
Rutgers earns day of rest
Seton Hall /Rutgers Recap Saturday January 14, 2006 | Box Score
No. 10/9 RU Women Hand Seton Hall 63-41 Defeat
Courier News Online - Rutgers-Seton Hall women's basketball scouting report
Courier News Online - Stringer fed up with team's lack of communication
Dissatisfied Stringer rides players
The Oracle - Bulls 'capped' by Rutgers
The Oracle - The Friday rewind notebook
The Oracle - A little story about a man named Muggsy
Pondexter's 40 rally Rutgers
Sports: Dickson at her best isn't quite enough
Pondexter nets career-high 40, scores winner with :08 left
Rutgers /South Florida Recap Wednesday January 11, 2006 | Box Score
Pondexter's 40 Lift Rutgers Past South Florida, 66-65
Rutgers-South Florida scouting report
Improving South Florida squad will challenge Scarlet Knights
Bulls Looking For Upset
Bulls Schedule Tough For A Reason
Early results show no league game will be easy
Pondexter Named to BIG EAST, MBWA Honor Rolls
ESPN.com No. 25: Stringer's dream come true
Stringer shoulders blame as Knights stumble
Loss leaves Stringer foul
MSU women edge Rutgers
Greenandwhite.com: Bowen, MSU top Rutgers
Rutgers gets last-second shot but falls short | Box Score
Bowen Leads Michigan State Past No. 8 Rutgers
No. 8/8 Rutgers Edged by 11/13 Michigan State 73-71
NO. 8 RUTGERS AT NO. 11 MICHIGAN STATE TODAY | Home News Tribune Online
Greenandwhite.com: Spartan women's tipoff: No. 8 Rutgers at No. 11 Michigan State
Top teams duck Rutgers
RU faces big test vs. Mich. St.
UC squanders lead, falls to No. 8 Rutgers
Knights survive sluggish first half
Bearcats Outlasted By 8th Ranked Rutgers | Postgame Quotes
Rutgers /Cincinnati Recap Tuesday January 3, 2006 | Box Score
Campbell Lifts No. 8/8 Rutgers Past Cincinnati 64-51
Women's poll leaders keep rolling
Confident Rutgers ready for road tests
Courier News Online - Year in local sports

December
Conradt fuming after Horns' loss to Rutgers
Making a national statement
All is well for Rutgers in victory over Texas
Pondexter, defense spark No. 9 Rutgers
Texas / Rutgers Recap Friday December 30, 2005 | Box Score | NJ.com: Photo Gallery
Pondexter, Ajavon Lead Rutgers Past No. 19/23 Texas, 63-49
A measuring stick for RU
SCARLET KNIGHTS RETURN FROM 16-DAY LAYOFF
Rutgers-Texas women's basketball scouting report
Texas looking to get more inside support for Jackson
Postcards from the road (Nina Norman)
12/29/2005 - Rutgers coaches help Soaries soar
Scarlet Knights' flaws worry Stringer
12/22/2005 | Price leading basketball revival at Ole Miss
TV reception is improving - The Boston Globe
Scouting future Rutgers women's opponents: South Florida
Rutgers Defeats St. Thomas Aquinas in Exhibition, 78-44
Seymore's Friars back on right track
Ole Miss vanquishes No. 7 Rutgers
The Daily Mississippian - Tough Schedule Paying Off
Rutgers women lose
Rutgers / Mississippi Recap Wednesday December 14, 2005 | Box Score
Johnson, Price spark Lady Rebs' rousing win
No.7/7 RU Women Suffer First Loss, 67-57
Lady Rebels Set To Host #7/7 Rutgers On Wednesday
Courier News Online - Rutgers-Mississippi scouting report
Big shift is apparent in revamped Big East - The Boston Globe
Rutgers out to copy '04-05 winter success
Pondexter Named to Third Straight BIG EAST Honor Roll
On another planet: Pondexter scores 25 as Rutgers defeats Princeton
Pondexter comes to the rescue as Rutgers averts Princeton upset
Bad start blamed on guards
Carson has a hand in lifting lax Rutgers
Three-point play clinches win
Taking two to stay perfect
Big 2nd half from Pondexter powers No. 6 Rutgers
Rutgers Lady Knights/Princeton Tigers Recap Sunday December 11, 2005 | Box Score | play-by-play
Tigers Scare Rutgers, but No. 6/7 Scarlet Knights Escape with 65-56 Women's Basketball Win
Pondexter’s 21-Point Second Half Leads No. 6/7 Rutgers to 65-56 Win at Princeton
Vaughn emerges as Rutgers rolls
Rutgers pummels Old Dominion
Rutgers' defense stifles Monarchs
Old Dominion Lady Monarchs/Rutgers Lady Knights Recap | Box Score
Pondexter, Vaughn Power #6/7 Rutgers Past Old Dominion, 77-41
Scarlet Knights pocket a pair of titles
Ajavon good to go
Ajavon cleared to keep playing
Ajavon cleared to play rest of year
Rutgers' Ajavon still not herself
Sliding by the Friars
Pondexter gets the ball, Rutgers gets the victory
Ajavon awaits decision
No. 7 Rutgers shuts down Providence | box score
Rutgers Defeats Providence in BIG EAST Opener 58-45
Shining star
Ajavon's season may end tonight
Rutgers-Providence women's basketball scouting report
Pondexter Named to BIG EAST Honor Roll
Roundball Roundtable
Graphic: Teams to Watch