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Rutgers scores late but falls 2-1 to No. 5 Georgetown

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 24, 2026, 1:40 AM

Last updated Aug 24, 2026

Rutgers scores late but falls 2-1 to No. 5 Georgetown

Summary

Rutgers battled but lost 2-1 to No. 5 Georgetown in Washington, D.C., on August 23. The Scarlet Knights did not score until the 90th minute, while Georgetown had taken the lead in the 27th minute with a goal from Matthew Van Horn. Rutgers struggled offensively, only managing two shots on target throughout the match. Georgetown, ranked fifth and favored to win the Big East, solidified its performance after a previous draw against North Carolina. The Scarlet Knights aim to regroup for their next match after two games in four days.

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By the Numbers

•Rutgers scores its first goal of the season in the final minute.
•Georgetown leads 1-0 at halftime and adds another goal in the second half.
•Rutgers had only two shots on target throughout the match.
•Georgetown's win comes after a previous draw against North Carolina.
•Rutgers aims to improve after consecutive matches in four days.

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1:40 AMYahoo Sports — Charlie Kitch’s 90th-Minute Goal Not Enough as Rutgers Falls 2-1 at No. 5 Georgetown

What they're saying

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WASHINGTON, D.C. —Rutgers stayed in the district for the hardest match on its nonconference schedule and walked out of Shaw Field with a consolation and a lesson. No. 5 Georgetown won 2-1 on Sunday night, and the Scarlet Knights did not score until the clock read 90:00. Thursday’s opener at American ended 0-0 and could […]
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