PISCATAWAY, N.J. – The Rutgers men’s soccer team (5-2-4, 2-1-1) dropped a tough 3-2 decision to No. 8 Maryland (7-1-2, 3-0-1) on Tuesday afternoon.
The contest originally scheduled for 7 p.m. at Yurcak Field, was moved to 3:45 p.m. at the Miller Family Soccer Complex due to inclement weather.
MD Myers scored back-to-back goals in the 30th and 22nd minutes to give the Scarlet Knights a convincing 2-0 lead.
Three minutes later, the Terrapins found the back of the net to cut into RU’s lead, 2-1, and cap the first half.
Out of the locker room, Maryland continued to attack on offense, tallying two more goals in the second 45 minutes to take home the 3-2 win.
Goals
20′ (RU) MD Myers (8) – Thomas DeVizio
22′ (RU) MD Myers (9) – Pablo Avila
25′ (UMD) Hunter George – Anthony Samways
63′ (UMD) Johnston Malcolm – Nicholas Richardson
73′ (UMD) Nicholas Richardson – Johnston Malcolm
Game Notes
- Myers’ brace against the Terps marks his third of the season. He also scored a pair of goals against Omaha (8/25) and Yale (9/5). He now leads the team with nine goals and 21 points.
- Through 11 games this campaign, the Myers has scored in six outings and registered points in seven.
- With an assist on Myers’ first goal, Thomas DeVizio has now earned points in consecutive games, after recording a goal against Ohio State (Sept. 30).
- The 3-2 decision marks the first contest the Scarlet Knights have dropped at home this season.
- With seven points, RU is now tied with Michigan State for second in the Big Ten with seven points.
- The Scarlet Knights have…
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