Saturday, October 5
Iowa City, IA
1:00 PM ET
Rutgers University
(5-5, 0-2)
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UC Davis
(5-4, 0-0)
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Rutgers
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UC Davis
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Photo by: Ben Solomon
No. 18 Field Hockey Shuts Out UC Davis
Oct 05 | Field Hockey
IOWA CITY, Iowa – No. 18 Rutgers field hockey concluded a two-game trip to Iowa with a 1-0 neutral site victory over UC Davis (5-4). Freshman Rachel Houston scored a fourth quarter goal for the Scarlet Knights (5-5) to give them the victory.
Following a long weather delay to open the game, Rutgers controlled play in the opening half, outshooting UC Davis 5-1 and holding a 4-1 margin in corners. The team was unable to turn that into a goal, sending the game tied at 0-0 into the intermission.
Through the first three quarters of game action, the game remained without a goal. In the 51st minute, Melina Redlingshoefer sent a pass on the left side to Rachel Hoston, who scored what would be the game's only goal. The Aggies pressed for an
equalizer, earning three corners in the final frame, but the Scarlet Knight defense held strong to earn the victory.
"This win was a great response after a tough game against Iowa. I am very proud of the way our team has been able to overcome adversity and grow each week. We are looking forward to returning home and preparing for next weekend, starting Friday with Indiana."
| HOW IT HAPPENED |
Following a long weather delay to open the game, Rutgers controlled play in the opening half, outshooting UC Davis 5-1 and holding a 4-1 margin in corners. The team was unable to turn that into a goal, sending the game tied at 0-0 into the intermission.
Through the first three quarters of game action, the game remained without a goal. In the 51st minute, Melina Redlingshoefer sent a pass on the left side to Rachel Hoston, who scored what would be the game's only goal. The Aggies pressed for an
equalizer, earning three corners in the final frame, but the Scarlet Knight defense held strong to earn the victory.
| NOTABLE |
- Houston's goal was her second this season.
- Redlingshoefer's assist gives her three on the season, second on the team.
- Goalkeeper Gianna Glatz made three saves to record her 15th career shutout and 10th solo effort.
- Rutgers outshot the Aggies 12-6 and held a 5-4 margin on penalty corners.
- This was the first ever matchup between the two teams.
| QUOTABLE |
"This win was a great response after a tough game against Iowa. I am very proud of the way our team has been able to overcome adversity and grow each week. We are looking forward to returning home and preparing for next weekend, starting Friday with Indiana."
- Head Coach Meredith Civico
| UP NEXT |
- Rutgers returns home to host two Big Ten games next weekend: Indiana on Friday (3 pm) and No. 5 Northwestern on Sunday (2 pm on BTN).
Team Stats
RU
UCD
Goals
1
0
Shots
12
6
Shots on Goal
8
3
Saves
3
7
Corners
5
4
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
0
0
Scoring Plays
Houston, Rachel (2)
Assisted By: Redlingshoefer, Mel.
quick pass from left side
50:42
Game Leaders
Shots
3
SOG
3
Goals
1
Assists
0
Shots
4
SOG
2
Goals
0
Assists
1
Shots
2
SOG
1
Goals
0
Assists
0
Shots
2
SOG
1
Goals
0
Assists
0
Players Mentioned
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