Field Hockey Hosts Two to Conclude Regular Season
Oct 30 | Field Hockey
Oct. 30, 2014
Rutgers (7-9, 1-6) vs. Indiana (9-7, 1-6)
Sunday, Nov. 2 - Piscataway, N.J., 1 p.m.
Rutgers (7-9, 1-6) vs. Penn (7-7, 2-3)
Game Notes
PISCATAWAY, N.J. (Oct. 30, 2014) - This weekend the Scarlet Knights will conclude the regular season with a two-game homestand. On Friday RU will host Indiana at 1 p.m. for a vital conference match as part of alumni/letter winner appreciation day. On Sunday, the regular season finale against Penn will serve as Senior Day, where Rutgers will recognize its two seniors - Jenn Staab and Sophie Wright. It will also be Junior Knights Day.
Big Ten Tournament
Pending the results of this weekend's action, Rutgers is on the verge of qualifying for the Big Ten Tournament. A berth in the conference tournament would be the program's first postseason appearance since the 2010 BIG EAST Tournament and just the second conference tournament appearance for Rutgers since 2003. The Scarlet Knights will earn a bid to the conference championship with either a win Friday against Indiana or a loss by Ohio State in its game versus Michigan Sunday.
So Long, Seniors
Rutgers will honor two senior captains prior to Sunday's regular season finale.
- Jenn Staab has made 68 starts in her 70 games played. She has notched five defensive saves in her career, the most among the Scarlet Knights. She has also scored one goal and added seven assists in her career, and was named to the All-BIG EAST Second Team in 2012.
- Sophie Wright settled in to the starting lineup as a sophomore and has started in each of her past 53 games. She has notched 18 goals scored and 41 points, both totals being the most of any current player while in a Scarlet Knights uniform. Last season, Sophie was recognized as a member of the All-BIG EAST Second Team and was placed on the Longstreth/NFHCA Mid-Atlantic Region Second Team.
"They've had an invaluable impact on the team and the program, and really helped shape type of culture we wanted here. They embody the personality and character traits that we want in our players and in the Rutgers Field Hockey team. They are a shining example of that. I'm really proud of the legacy that they will leave."
- Head Coach Meredith Long
Indiana Notes
- Indiana boasts a 9-7 record. They enter the game on a three-game losing streak, all against top-10 teams.
- The Hoosiers have been ranked in the NFHCA Top 20 this season, peaking at No. 17.
- Audra Heilman leads IU with 13 goals and 31 points. Second on the team is Nicole Volgraf with six goals and 13 points.
- Maggie Olson has a 9-7 record in goal with a 2.03 GAA and a .754 save percentage.
Series History
The two teams have met four times previously, with Rutgers yet to take a loss while holding a 3-0-1 advantage. The last meeting was at Indiana in 2013, with Rutgers winning 1-0 behind a Katie Champion goal with just 1:14 remaining.
Penn Notes
- The Quakers are 7-7 on the year after a win on Tuesday at Villanova. They will host Brown on Saturday.
- Penn shares three common opponents with RU: Bucknell (Penn lost 1-0, Rutgers won 3-2),
Lafayette (Penn won 4-2, Rutgers won 2-1) and Maryland (Penn lost 9-0, Rutgers lost 4-0).
- Alex Hoover leads the team with 13 goals and 29 points. Allison Weisenfels is 7-6 in goal with a 2.30 GAA and .684 save percentage.
Series History
Rutgers holds a 7-6-1 edge in the all-time series. The Scarlet Knights won 3-2 in the 1986 NCAA Tournament and 4-2 in the last meeting (2008).
Quaker Connection
Jasmine Cole spent last season at Penn, scoring 18 goals as Ivy League Rookie of the Year. The sophomore transfer has started 13 games this year for RU with two goals and three assists.
Around the Leaders
Rutgers individual leaders have remained fairly constant at the top for much of this season. Katie Champion paces the Scarlet Knights with eight goals and 21 points, while Sofia Walia leads the team with six assists, and is second with six goals and 18 points.
Around the B1G
Of the nine field hockey schools in the Big Ten, five of them are ranked in the NFHCA Top 20, including four in the top 10: Maryland (2), Penn State (5), Northwestern (8), Iowa (t-14), and Michigan (t-14).
RPI
Rutgers checks in at 26 in the NCAA RPI.
Rutgers in the Big Ten
Amongst Big Ten competition, RU is:
- Second in defensive saves (9)
- Third in saves (98)
- Fourth in saves/game (6.12)
Rutgers in the NCAA Stats
Amongst the nations' leaders, RU is:
- 10th in defensive saves (9)
- 25th in saves/game (6.13)
- 42nd in assists/game (1.56)
- 44th in save percentage (.705)
- Shevaun Hayes is 24th in the nation in saves/game (5.56).
- Elyse Broderick and Sofia Walia are tied for 21st with three defensive saves.
What to Watch for
- Sophie Wright (18 career goals) needs two goals to break into the top-10 all time at Rutgers.
- Jenn Staab's next point will tie her career-high.
- Ali Stever's next assist will set a new career-high.
Social Media
There are three main outlets to follow on social media for the most updated information about Rutgers Field Hockey.
Twiter: @RUFieldHockey
Instagram: @RutgersFieldHockey
Facebook.com/RUFieldHockey
Friday, Oct. 31 - Piscataway, N.J., 1 p.m.
Rutgers (7-9, 1-6) vs. Indiana (9-7, 1-6)
Sunday, Nov. 2 - Piscataway, N.J., 1 p.m.
Rutgers (7-9, 1-6) vs. Penn (7-7, 2-3)
Game Notes
PISCATAWAY, N.J. (Oct. 30, 2014) - This weekend the Scarlet Knights will conclude the regular season with a two-game homestand. On Friday RU will host Indiana at 1 p.m. for a vital conference match as part of alumni/letter winner appreciation day. On Sunday, the regular season finale against Penn will serve as Senior Day, where Rutgers will recognize its two seniors - Jenn Staab and Sophie Wright. It will also be Junior Knights Day.
Big Ten Tournament
Pending the results of this weekend's action, Rutgers is on the verge of qualifying for the Big Ten Tournament. A berth in the conference tournament would be the program's first postseason appearance since the 2010 BIG EAST Tournament and just the second conference tournament appearance for Rutgers since 2003. The Scarlet Knights will earn a bid to the conference championship with either a win Friday against Indiana or a loss by Ohio State in its game versus Michigan Sunday.
So Long, Seniors
Rutgers will honor two senior captains prior to Sunday's regular season finale.
- Jenn Staab has made 68 starts in her 70 games played. She has notched five defensive saves in her career, the most among the Scarlet Knights. She has also scored one goal and added seven assists in her career, and was named to the All-BIG EAST Second Team in 2012.
- Sophie Wright settled in to the starting lineup as a sophomore and has started in each of her past 53 games. She has notched 18 goals scored and 41 points, both totals being the most of any current player while in a Scarlet Knights uniform. Last season, Sophie was recognized as a member of the All-BIG EAST Second Team and was placed on the Longstreth/NFHCA Mid-Atlantic Region Second Team.
"They've had an invaluable impact on the team and the program, and really helped shape type of culture we wanted here. They embody the personality and character traits that we want in our players and in the Rutgers Field Hockey team. They are a shining example of that. I'm really proud of the legacy that they will leave."
- Head Coach Meredith Long
Indiana Notes
- Indiana boasts a 9-7 record. They enter the game on a three-game losing streak, all against top-10 teams.
- The Hoosiers have been ranked in the NFHCA Top 20 this season, peaking at No. 17.
- Audra Heilman leads IU with 13 goals and 31 points. Second on the team is Nicole Volgraf with six goals and 13 points.
- Maggie Olson has a 9-7 record in goal with a 2.03 GAA and a .754 save percentage.
Series History
The two teams have met four times previously, with Rutgers yet to take a loss while holding a 3-0-1 advantage. The last meeting was at Indiana in 2013, with Rutgers winning 1-0 behind a Katie Champion goal with just 1:14 remaining.
Penn Notes
- The Quakers are 7-7 on the year after a win on Tuesday at Villanova. They will host Brown on Saturday.
- Penn shares three common opponents with RU: Bucknell (Penn lost 1-0, Rutgers won 3-2),
Lafayette (Penn won 4-2, Rutgers won 2-1) and Maryland (Penn lost 9-0, Rutgers lost 4-0).
- Alex Hoover leads the team with 13 goals and 29 points. Allison Weisenfels is 7-6 in goal with a 2.30 GAA and .684 save percentage.
Series History
Rutgers holds a 7-6-1 edge in the all-time series. The Scarlet Knights won 3-2 in the 1986 NCAA Tournament and 4-2 in the last meeting (2008).
Quaker Connection
Jasmine Cole spent last season at Penn, scoring 18 goals as Ivy League Rookie of the Year. The sophomore transfer has started 13 games this year for RU with two goals and three assists.
Around the Leaders
Rutgers individual leaders have remained fairly constant at the top for much of this season. Katie Champion paces the Scarlet Knights with eight goals and 21 points, while Sofia Walia leads the team with six assists, and is second with six goals and 18 points.
Around the B1G
Of the nine field hockey schools in the Big Ten, five of them are ranked in the NFHCA Top 20, including four in the top 10: Maryland (2), Penn State (5), Northwestern (8), Iowa (t-14), and Michigan (t-14).
RPI
Rutgers checks in at 26 in the NCAA RPI.
Rutgers in the Big Ten
Amongst Big Ten competition, RU is:
- Second in defensive saves (9)
- Third in saves (98)
- Fourth in saves/game (6.12)
Rutgers in the NCAA Stats
Amongst the nations' leaders, RU is:
- 10th in defensive saves (9)
- 25th in saves/game (6.13)
- 42nd in assists/game (1.56)
- 44th in save percentage (.705)
- Shevaun Hayes is 24th in the nation in saves/game (5.56).
- Elyse Broderick and Sofia Walia are tied for 21st with three defensive saves.
What to Watch for
- Sophie Wright (18 career goals) needs two goals to break into the top-10 all time at Rutgers.
- Jenn Staab's next point will tie her career-high.
- Ali Stever's next assist will set a new career-high.
Social Media
There are three main outlets to follow on social media for the most updated information about Rutgers Field Hockey.
Twiter: @RUFieldHockey
Instagram: @RutgersFieldHockey
Facebook.com/RUFieldHockey
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