THE DETAILS
Sun., Sept. 22
1 p.m. at Yurcak Field (Piscataway, N.J.)
Rutgers (6-1-1, 2-0-0)
vs. Washington (4-2-2, 1-1-0)
At the Stadium
Sunday Funday / Bark in the Park
Bring your furry friends to Bark in the Park. The first fans will receive a dog bandanna giveaway. Enjoy face painting, caricature artists, and $1 hot dogs before the game.
The tailgate takes place in the parking lot three hours before kickoff. Then 90 minutes before kickoff, fans are encouraged to welcome the Scarlet Knights to Yurcak Field at the Scarlet Walk located outside the ticket booth.
LAST TIME OUT
Senior forward Riley Tiernan assisted on two goals in a 3-0 win for Rutgers women’s soccer (6-1-1, 2-0-0) over Oregon (4-5-0, 0-2-0) on Thursday night at Yurcak Field in the first match as Big Ten opponents. The two helpers moved Tiernan to 30 career assists, the new all-time record “On the Banks.”
Allie Post, Shaela Bradley, and Kylie Daigle scored for Rutgers. All six of Rutgers’ wins this season have come via shutout via goalkeeper Olivia Bodmer and the backline.
NO SHOTS, NO SERVICE, NO GOALS
A longtime mantra of the Rutgers women’s soccer defense has proven effective during the 6-1-1 start to the season in which the defense gave up just 0.25 goals per game (2 goals allowed in eight matches). During that span, Rutgers has held opponents to four or less shots on goal in all eight games, including three or less in six out of eight matches. The 0.25 goals-against average ranks third in the country and tops in the new 18-team Big Ten Conference.
Senior center backs Kassidy Banks and Emily Mason have played every minute through eight matches, anchoring the stingy effort on the defensive end. After missing the opener, freshman Claire Hammill has started in seven consecutive games at back and ranks sixth among field players with 517 minutes. Sophomore Audrey Cain has three starts and 361 minutes on the backline, while freshman Riley Morris and sophomore Ava Brass also have contributed minutes to the backline efforts.
SCOUTING THE HUSKIES
Washington is 4-2-2 overall and 1-1 to start their first season in the Big Ten with a 1-0 loss to USC and a 3-0 victory at Maryland. Washington leading goal scorer Samiah Shell is enjoying a breakout sophomore campaign this season, pacing the Huskies with four goals…
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