Rutgers University
6-2-0, 1-0-0
#8 Penn State
6-2-0, 0-1-0
#16 Women's Soccer Kicks Off Big Ten Play with 2-1 Win Over #8 Penn State
Sep 19 | Women's Soccer
Sophomore forward Sam Kroeger recorded a goal in the win, marking her fifth goal of the year. Classmate Becci Fluchel scored a penalty kick for her first career goal and gamewinner. Sophomore midfielder Sara Brocious added an assist, her fourth of the year.
"I'm always ready to step up when my team needs me. It was a whole team effort though. It was a special game and special opportunity for me to take that penalty kick. It was ultimately a team effort, we couldn't have done it without every single player on the pitch," said sophomore midfielder Becci Fluchel.
Senior goalkeeper Megan McClelland registered three saves, as Rutgers held Penn State to just four shots on goal in the entire match. Dating back to 2019, RU has held 36 straight opponents to single-digit shots on goal.
Rutgers led the first half in shots, 5-2, but the score would remain knotted at 0-0 entering halftime. In the 63rd minute, Kroger found the back of the net to put RU in front 1-0. Although PSU countered with a goal in the 68th minute, Fluchel responded for the Scarlet Knights with a successful PK in the 80th minute for the win.
#RUWS LEADS! Becci Fluchel scores the PK to put RU back in front 2-1!! pic.twitter.com/qXvuMyGQPW
— Rutgers Women's Soccer (@RUWSoccer) September 19, 2021
GOOAALLL‼️
— Rutgers Women's Soccer (@RUWSoccer) September 19, 2021
💥Sam Kroeger gives #RUWS a 1-0 lead over Penn State with this INCREDIBLE goal!!! Sara Brocious on the assist for the lead!! pic.twitter.com/U7ItvhSdRF
Up next, Rutgers remains home to continue conference play, hosting Michigan on Thursday, Sept. 23. Match time is set for 6 p.m. ET live on Big Ten Network.
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Team Stats
Samantha Kroeger (5)
Assisted By: Sara Brocious
GOAL by RU Kroeger, Samantha Assist by Brocious, Sara.
62:27
Rachel Wasserman (1)
GOAL by PSU Wasserman, Rachel.
67:43
Becci Fluchel
RU Becci Fluchel PENALTY KICK GOAL.
80:29
