PISCATAWAY, NJ – On both ends of the court, Rutgers University was too much for the Sacred Heart University women's basketball team. The Scarlet Knights jumped out to an early lead on their way to a 99-30 decision over the Pioneers on Sunday.

Records:
Rutgers 4-1
Sacred Heart: 1-2

Top Performers:
Sonia Smith (SHU): 7 points
Kelsey Wood (SHU): 6 points, 8 rebounds

Up Next:
Sacred Heart plays its final non-conference game of the season Tuesday when it travels to Iona for a 1 p.m. contest.

Of Note:
Rutgers' defense was too much for the Pioneers to handle as the visitors committed 32 turnovers, which resulted in 48 points. Sacred Heart was limited to 16.7 percent shooting. Rutgers also had a 45-27 rebounding advantage.

Rookie Kelsey Wood's layup made it a 5-5 game at the 6:35 mark of the first quarter. Unfortunately, Tiffany Hammond's basket with 39 seconds left in the opening frame was SHU's only other points as the Scarlet Knights went on a 20-0 run and took a 27-7 lead.

Topping the Pioneers in the scoring column was sophomore Sonia Smith with seven points. Wood was next with six points and a season-high eight rebounds.