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Rutgers scores four goals to defeat No. 8 Michigan State 4-1

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Last updated Oct 31, 2026

Rutgers scores four goals to defeat No. 8 Michigan State 4-1
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Rutgers secured a 4-1 victory over No. 8 Michigan State on Friday night at DeMartin Stadium in East Lansing. Amer Lukovic scored twice for Rutgers, with additional goals from Zach Mastrodimos and Erick Ruiz. Oscar Huerta found the net for Michigan State but also missed a penalty, saved by Rafael Ponce de Leon in the closing minutes. The victory marked Rutgers' fifth win over a ranked opponent this season, and it handed Michigan State its first home loss of the season. Rutgers finished the regular season with a 7-6-2 overall record and aims for a strong performance in the upcoming Big Ten Tournament, while Michigan State had been on a strong run prior to this match.

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  • •Rutgers scores four goals against Michigan State.
  • •Amer Lukovic tallies two goals for Rutgers.
  • •Rafael Ponce de Leon saves a late penalty kick.
  • •Michigan State's home unbeaten streak ends at DeMartin Stadium.
  • •Rutgers secures fifth win over a ranked opponent this season.
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  • 2:13 AMYahoo Sports — The Ranked Reapers Strike Again and Beat #8 Michigan State 4-1
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Amer Lukovic scored twice, Zach Mastrodimos and Erick Ruiz added goals and Rafael Ponce de Leon saved a late penalty as Rutgers handed No. 8 Michigan State its first home loss of the season

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