Rutgers men's soccer shuts out Northwestern 4-0 at Yurcak Field

Rutgers men’s soccer achieved a decisive 4-0 victory over Northwestern on October 2 at Yurcak Field. Pius Ssebulime, Dan Karsten, and Amer Lukovic each scored within the first nine minutes, with Lukovic netting his second goal in the second half. Rafael Ponce de Leon, a former Northwestern goalkeeper, recorded a shutout in the match. This win marks Rutgers' third Big Ten victory of the season, improving their record to 4-4-1 while Northwestern dropped to 5-3-1. Following a previous loss to Washington, Rutgers bounced back emphatically on home turf, showcasing improved offensive efficiency with four goals from just 13 shots.

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