2018 Women's Soccer Season Preview
Aug 14 | Women's Soccer
Scarlet Knights open 2018 on Friday, Aug. 17 against Delaware at Yurcak Field
PISCATAWAY, NJ – The 2018 Rutgers women's soccer season is in full swing as the Scarlet Knights prepare for their season opener this Friday. RU looks to build on the consistent momentum of historic seasons under the tenure of fifth-year head coach Mike O'Neill.
In 2017, the Scarlet Knights closed the season ranked No. 22 in the nation, the fourth consecutive year RU has finished within the top 25. The 2017 squad registered a 13-2-6 overall record and 6-2-3 Big Ten mark, qualified for its sixth straight NCAA Tournament, and appeared in its fourth straight Big Ten Tournament. Additionally, RU was the NCAA team statistical champions in goals against average (0.267) and save percentage (.924).
Rutgers returns eight starters and 18 total letterwinners, as well as adding a two-time All-MAC transfer and 10 incoming freshmen.
Follow Rutgers Athletics on Twitter and Instagram (@RUAthletics) and on Facebook (Rutgers Athletics) for all of the latest news and updates. For specific updates regarding Rutgers women's soccer, follow the program on Twitter and Instagram (@RUWSoccer), and on Facebook (Rutgers Women's Soccer). For additional updates, please download the Gameday App.
In 2017, the Scarlet Knights closed the season ranked No. 22 in the nation, the fourth consecutive year RU has finished within the top 25. The 2017 squad registered a 13-2-6 overall record and 6-2-3 Big Ten mark, qualified for its sixth straight NCAA Tournament, and appeared in its fourth straight Big Ten Tournament. Additionally, RU was the NCAA team statistical champions in goals against average (0.267) and save percentage (.924).
Rutgers returns eight starters and 18 total letterwinners, as well as adding a two-time All-MAC transfer and 10 incoming freshmen.
Follow Rutgers Athletics on Twitter and Instagram (@RUAthletics) and on Facebook (Rutgers Athletics) for all of the latest news and updates. For specific updates regarding Rutgers women's soccer, follow the program on Twitter and Instagram (@RUWSoccer), and on Facebook (Rutgers Women's Soccer). For additional updates, please download the Gameday App.
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