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Rutgers women’s basketball heads to FISU America Games in Lima

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 1, 2026, 11:26 PM

Last updated Jul 1, 2026

Rutgers women’s basketball heads to FISU America Games in Lima

Summary

Rutgers women’s basketball has accepted an invitation to compete at the fourth FISU America Games, set to take place in Lima, Peru, from July 21 to August 1, 2026. The event features over 300 student-athletes from the United States across 15 sports. Head coach Gary Redus emphasized the importance of this opportunity for team development, stating it will help build chemistry and prepare them for the upcoming season. The games will be held at Lima’s National Sports Village, previously used for the 2019 Pan American Games.

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Key Details

•Rutgers women’s basketball to represent the U.S. at FISU Games.
•Event scheduled from July 21 to August 1, 2026, in Lima.
•Over 300 U.S. athletes will compete across 15 sports.
•Coach Redus highlights growth and chemistry development.
•Games hosted at National Sports Village, site of 2019 Pan American Games.

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11:26 PMYahoo Sports — Women’s Basketball to Compete in International Competition at FISU America Games

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Rutgers women’s basketball has accepted an invitation to represent the university and America as a whole at the fourth FISU America Games in Lima, Peru. The FISU America Games are a premier multi-sport event for university athletes across the Americas, held in Lima, Peru, from July 218to August 1, 2026. This event gathers student-athletes from […]
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