This week's episode of The Roundtable details a preview of the Big Ten Women's Basketball Tournament for Rutgers women's basketball. As the Scarlet Knights come in as the 11th seed, Rutgers will matchup with Northwestern on Wednesday March 1 at approximately 4:30 pm Eastern Time to begin the postseason.

Our hosts: Alex Carmenaty and Christian Vazquez recap the team's regular season, while previewing the upcoming in-conference tournament. With five impressive conference wins while having an eight-player roster under first year Head Coach Coquese Washington, the Scarlet Knights look to make a run in Minnesota, where the tournament is located.

Alex Carmenaty also talked with WRSU FM New Brunswick Sports Announcer Alec Crouthamel, who will be covering the team out in Minnesota. Alec gave his perspective on the program's season and what to expect when the tournament begins.

To end the show, Alex Carmenaty and Christian Vazquez profiled Kaylene Smikle, who broke out as a freshman phenom for the team. Smikle averaged 17.5 points per game during the regular season, while being named Big Ten Freshman of the week four separate times.

Smikle was also named to the All-Big Ten Freshman and Second All-Big Ten Team teams, the first player in Rutgers history to receive both recognitions in one season. The Farmingdale, New York native has come on the season quickly for Rutgers and looks to carry her success into the postseason for a Rutgers team making strides with its new freshman star.

As Rutgers women's basketball has overhauled expectations, the program looks to build upon its success even further on the larger scale.

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