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C. Vivian Stringer will miss the 2021-2022 season

The Rutgers women’s basketball team will open the 2021-2022 season on Tuesday night vs. St. Peter’s at Jersey Mike’s Arena without head coach C. Vivian Stringer. The Hall of Famer will remain on a leave of absence from the program for the entire season, it was announced in a press release on Monday night.

Rutgers University Head Women’s Basketball Coach C. Vivian Stringer will extend her leave of absence from coaching the Scarlet Knights through the end of the 2021-22 season. Stringer stepped away from the program in April 2021.

Associate Head Coach Timothy Eatman will continue in his role as acting head coach, handling practice, games, and administrative matters.