Rutgers basketball loses scrimmage to Villanova, performances noted
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 11, 2026, 7:10 PM
Last updated Oct 11, 2026
Rutgers basketball faced Villanova in a scrimmage on October 11 at Jersey Mike’s Arena, falling short with a 77-75 score. The game marked an opportunity for the Scarlet Knights to assess their lineup ahead of the upcoming season. Under interim head coach Brandin Knight, Rutgers struggled with shooting, hitting only 40% from the field and 4-of-17 from three-point range. Notable performances included Darin Smith Jr., who led with 20 points, and Christian Gurdak, contributing 19 points and eight rebounds. Rutgers will next compete against St. John’s on October 18.
- •Rutgers loses 77-75 to Villanova in a preseason scrimmage.
- •Darin Smith Jr. scores 20 points, leading the team.
- •Christian Gurdak adds 19 points and eight rebounds.
- •Rutgers shot 40% overall, struggling from three.
- •Next scrimmage set for October 18 against St. John's.
- 7:10 PMYahoo Sports — Rutgers basketball falls to Villanova in scrimmage | Takeaways
"Rutgers basketball played Villanova in a scrimmage with the start of the season about three weeks away. Here are some takeaways.
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