The Gaels were unable to get their offense going in the contest, tallying season lows in both field goals (seven) and field goal percentage (16.7%).  However, a strong defensive showing from the Gaels allowed them to stay close through most of the contest.  Down by only eight at half, the Gaels were able to cut the deficit to 26-22 with 13:32 remaining in the contest. 

However, the Scarlet Knights outscored Iona 36-7 from that point on, with Iona scoring their final field goal on a three-pointer from Ford with 8:08 remaining in the contest.

Freshman Damika Martinez contributed her seventh double-digit effort of the season, scoring  10 points and chipping in six rebounds while sophomore forward Sabrina Jeridore had a season-high eight rebounds.  Rutgers was led offensively by senior April Sykes, who had 18 points and five rebounds.

The Gaels are back in action Dec. 29th when they take on Colgate in Hamilton, NY