PISCATAWAY, N.J. – Rutgers women’s soccer (3-1-1) scored its second consecutive 3-0 shutout victory on Sunday, handing defending America East Tournament champion Maine (2-1-2) its first loss of the season at Yurcak Field.
Riley Tiernan sparked the Scarlet Knight offense with three points on the assist for the game-winning goal in the first half, then capped the scoring with a converted penalty to make it 3-0 in the 84th minute. Tiernan climbed to 60 career points with the effort against the Black Bears.
“We knew as a team we would have to come out with high energy because every team we play is going to give us their best,” Tiernan said. “There is no individuality on this team. We want the best for each other and play together as one; being selfless is important.”
Tiernan’s reputation and selflessness came together on Rutgers’ opening goal in the 27th minute. Riley McGlinn started the play by playing a through ball to spring Tiernan, who ran half the field deep into the box drawing defensive attention before back passing to Shaela Bradley for an open shot into the center of net. It was the first collegiate goal for Bradley, starting in her fifth consecutive game to start her career at Rutgers.
Bradley blasts one for the 1-0 lead and her first collegiate goal! Tiernan runs for miles and dishes for her 26th career assist. pic.twitter.com/7lce4I4sxV
— RUTGERS WOMEN’S SOCCER (@RUWSoccer) September 1, 2024
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