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Rutgers Women's Basketball Celebrates Black Excellence in Homestand Finale
Rutgers hosts Oregon on a night honoring the program's cultural impact and community support.
Jan. 28, 2026 at 8:07pm
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The Rutgers women's basketball team will wrap up their three-game homestand by hosting Oregon on Wednesday, January 28. The game will serve as a celebration of Black Excellence and Community Day, highlighting the cultural influence, leadership, and legacy that shape the program. Despite their 9-11 overall record and 1-8 Big Ten mark, the Scarlet Knights have seen several individual milestones this season, including Faith Blackstone reaching 1,000 career points and Kaylah Ivey recording her 500th career assist.
Why it matters
Rutgers is using this game as an opportunity to bring the community together and showcase the importance of diversity and inclusion in women's basketball. In a season marked by challenges, the Scarlet Knights are highlighting the positive impact their program has had both on and off the court.
The details
Rutgers enters the contest looking to bounce back from a tough loss against No. 25 Washington during the annual Play4Kay game on Monday. The Scarlet Knights were led by strong performances from Imani Lester, Kaylah Ivey, and Lauryn Swann, but ultimately fell 76-61. Despite their conference struggles, Rutgers has seen several individual milestones this season, including Faith Blackstone reaching 1,000 career points and Kaylah Ivey recording her 500th career assist.
- Rutgers will host Oregon on Wednesday, January 28 at 7 p.m.
- Faith Blackstone reached the 1,000-point mark during the December 20 game against Lafayette.
- Kaylah Ivey recorded her 500th career assist on December 28 at Michigan State.
The players
Faith Blackstone
A senior guard who is the 45th player in Rutgers program history to reach 1,000 career points.
Kaylah Ivey
A senior guard who ranks 12th nationally among active players with 528 career assists.
Coquese Washington
The head coach of the Rutgers women's basketball team, who earned her 250th career victory on December 20.
Lauryn Swann
A transfer from Arizona who was named to the 2025 Big 12 All-Freshman Team.
Precious Gem Wheeler
A freshman guard who adds local and scoring punch to the Rutgers roster.
What’s next
After the game against Oregon, Rutgers will head west to face USC on February 1 and UCLA on February 4, setting the stage for a challenging stretch against top-tier competition.
The takeaway
Rutgers is using this game as an opportunity to celebrate the diversity and community that are integral to their women's basketball program, showcasing the positive impact the team has had both on and off the court during a challenging season.
