Rutgers defeats Oregon to end Ducks' unbeaten soccer streak
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 11, 2026, 3:16 AM
Last updated Sep 11, 2026

Amanda Thornton scored the lone goal of the match in the 50th minute to lead Rutgers to a 1-0 victory over Oregon at Papé Field on Thursday. The result marked the first time this season that Oregon conceded a goal in the run of play, ending a 406-minute shutout streak for the program. Despite the Ducks holding a 20-16 advantage in shots and an 8-1 edge in corner kicks, Rutgers goalkeeper Olivia Bodmer recorded 11 saves to secure the win. The match served as the Big Ten opener for both teams. Rutgers moved to 1-1-3 following the result, while Oregon fell to 5-1-1 after entering the contest unbeaten in nonconference play.
- •Amanda Thornton scored the decisive goal at 49:11.
- •Olivia Bodmer made 11 saves for Rutgers to maintain the shutout.
- •Oregon outshot Rutgers 20-16 and led 8-1 in corners.
- •The match at Papé Field was attended by 673 people.
- •This was the Big Ten conference opener for both programs.
- 3:16 AMYahoo Sports — Amanda Thornton Ends Oregon’s Unbeaten Streak in a 1-0 Win
"Oregon had not conceded a goal in the run of play all season. Rutgers needed four minutes of the second half, one shot on target, and eleven saves from Olivia Bodmer.
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