Rutgers and Providence finish in a 3-3 draw at Yurcak Field

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Rutgers and Providence finish in a 3-3 draw at Yurcak Field
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Rutgers and Providence played to a 3-3 draw Sunday night at Yurcak Field in Piscataway, New Jersey. The Scarlet Knights ended a scoreless drought by finding the net twice in the opening 19 minutes, with Gabriela Gil scoring early and Reilly McGlinn adding a second goal. Despite maintaining a two-goal lead for much of the match, Rutgers conceded three times to the Friars, including two goals in a 69-second span late in the game. Rutgers entered the contest with an 0-1-2 record and had not scored since August 13. Providence, which remains unbeaten at 2-0-3, capitalized on late pressure to secure the draw. Coach Mike O’Neill utilized nine substitutes during the match but kept the starting lineup intact for the duration of the second half.

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  • Rutgers and Providence played to a 3-3 draw at Yurcak Field.
  • Gabriela Gil and Reilly McGlinn scored for Rutgers in the first 19 minutes.
  • Providence scored twice in 69 seconds to help force the draw.
  • Rutgers moves to an 0-1-2 record while Providence reaches 2-0-3.
  • Olivia Bodmer recorded six saves for the Scarlet Knights.
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The Scarlet Knights scored twice in the opening 19 minutes and led by two with half an hour to play. Providence answered with three, the last two in 69 seconds.

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