Rutgers struggles again, scoring three but falling in shootout to UConn
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 14, 2026, 4:00 PM
Last updated Sep 14, 2026
Rutgers field hockey faced No. 4 Princeton on Friday and suffered a 1-0 loss, managing no shots in the final 41 minutes. They played No. 10 UConn on Sunday, scoring three goals but ultimately losing 3-1 in a shootout after leading twice during regulation. The Scarlet Knights are now 2-4, with all losses against ranked teams. Rutgers recorded only one shot in the second quarter against UConn and did not convert in overtime. After six games against ranked opponents, they will not face another for some time.
- •Rutgers lost 1-0 to No. 4 Princeton on September 10.
- •Against No. 10 UConn, Rutgers scored three goals but lost in a shootout.
- •Scarlet Knights failed to take a shot in 41 minutes against Princeton.
- •The team is now 2-4, with all losses to ranked opponents.
- •Rutgers will have a break from ranked teams for upcoming matches.
- 4:00 PMYahoo Sports — This Week in Field Hockey: Rutgers Scores Three Times and Still Doesn’t Win
"Rutgers did not take a shot in the final 41 minutes at No. 4 Princeton, then scored three goals on No. 10 UCONN and lost the shootout anyway. All three UCONN goals came within 17 seconds of a penalty corner insert.
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