Rutgers University
5-2-0, 0-0-0
Drexel
4-2-1, 0-0-0
#16 Women's Soccer Wraps Up Nonconference Play with a 4-0 Shutout of Drexel
Sep 16 | Women's Soccer
"We responded well to what happened last weekend and we all showed up for each other. We had the grit that we want to win. We had a chip on our shoulder and we really just want to prove that what happened was in the past. We're bouncing back and we're ready to make a statement in Big Ten play. We can't wait," said senior captain Meagan McClelland.
"It's amazing to give Coach his 100th win. I'm just happy to be here when it happened. He does so much for us, he wants the best for us. It's the least that we can do for him," said senior captain Amirah Ali.
Senior midfielder Frankie Tagliaferri posted two goals, while senior forward Amirah Ali recorded a goal and two assists. Sophomore forward Emily Sapienza notched a goal of her own. Sophomore forward Sam Kroeger and sophomore midfielder Sara Brocious contributed assists in the win.
Senior goalkeeper Meagan McClelland recorded five saves to give RU its fourth clean sheet of the season. The team held the Dragons to just five shots on goal. Dating back to 2019, RU has held 35 straight opponents to single-digit shots on goal.
Nonconference schedule✅#B1GWSOC slate🔜#RUWS caps its nonconference schedule with a 4-0 win over Drexel! Next up, the Scarlet Knights open Big Ten play on Sunday, Sept. 19 against Penn State at home! pic.twitter.com/pTsOLS3QDS
— Rutgers Women's Soccer (@RUWSoccer) September 17, 2021
GOAL! Frankie Tagliaferri gives #RUWS a 1-0 lead! Amirah Ali with the assist in the 10th minute! pic.twitter.com/AsxS9qgXzj
— Rutgers Women's Soccer (@RUWSoccer) September 16, 2021
IT'S A GOAL!! Amirah Ali extends the #RUWS to 2-0! Sam Kroeger on the assist! pic.twitter.com/IUCXwpiELI
— Rutgers Women's Soccer (@RUWSoccer) September 17, 2021
Amirah Ali➡️Frankie Tagliaferri
— Rutgers Women's Soccer (@RUWSoccer) September 17, 2021
Amirah Ali with the quick pass and Frankie Tagliaferri with a great finish! #RUWS leads 3-0! pic.twitter.com/ARqjDwONWQ
GOAL! Allison Lowrey capitalizes on an opportunity to set up Emily Sapienza for the goal!! #RUWS leads 4-0! pic.twitter.com/WNNdm0z8jP
— Rutgers Women's Soccer (@RUWSoccer) September 17, 2021
Rutgers remains home for its Big Ten opener on Sunday, Sept. 19 against Penn State. Match time is set for 12 p.m. ET live on Big Ten Network.
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Team Stats
Frankie Tagliaferri (7)
Assisted By: Amirah Ali
GOAL by RU Tagliaferri, Frankie Assist by Ali, Amirah.
10:03
Amirah Ali (3)
Assisted By: Samantha Kroeger
GOAL by RU Ali, Amirah Assist by Kroeger, Samantha.
53:11
Frankie Tagliaferri (7)
Assisted By: Amirah Ali , Sara Brocious
GOAL by RU Tagliaferri, Frankie Assist by Ali, Amirah and Brocious, Sara.
57:17
Emily Sapienza (3)
Assisted By: Allison Lowrey
GOAL by RU Sapienza, Emily Assist by Lowrey, Allison.
86:35
