Wednesday, September 11
Piscataway, N.J.
3 p.m.
Rutgers University
(2-2)
0
vs
1
Saint Joseph's
(3-1)
1
2
3
4
F
SJU
0
0
0
1
1
RU
0
0
0
0
0
Photo by: Tom Gilbert
No. 11 Field Hockey falls to No. 13 St. Joseph's
Sep 11 | Field Hockey
PISCATAWAY, N.J. - No. 11 Rutgers field hockey lost a nail-biter in Piscataway today losing 1-0 to No. 13 Saint Joseph's.
In a defensive battle the Scarlet Knights had nine shots, two each from Kara Heck, Anna Cogdell and Guillermina Causarano. Sophia Howard had three saves on the day.
Alison Buffington scored the lone goal for the Hawks, assisted by Erika Culp as soon as the fourth quarter started.
Overall, shots were tied 9-9, while SJU held the advantage in penalty corners 4-2. Rutgers dominated the first quarter with five shots and two corners but were not able to convert on the early opportunities.
Up Next
Rutgers returns to action on Sunday, with another home game. The Scarlet Knights host Miami (Ohio) on Sunday at noon. For Rutgers, four of the first five games, through the game against the Redhawks, are at home. Six of the team's first eight games are at home.
Gallery: (9-11-2024) Field Hockey vs No. 13 St. Joe's
In a defensive battle the Scarlet Knights had nine shots, two each from Kara Heck, Anna Cogdell and Guillermina Causarano. Sophia Howard had three saves on the day.
Alison Buffington scored the lone goal for the Hawks, assisted by Erika Culp as soon as the fourth quarter started.
Overall, shots were tied 9-9, while SJU held the advantage in penalty corners 4-2. Rutgers dominated the first quarter with five shots and two corners but were not able to convert on the early opportunities.
Up Next
Rutgers returns to action on Sunday, with another home game. The Scarlet Knights host Miami (Ohio) on Sunday at noon. For Rutgers, four of the first five games, through the game against the Redhawks, are at home. Six of the team's first eight games are at home.
Team Stats
SJU
RU
Goals
1
0
Shots
9
9
Shots on Goal
4
3
Saves
3
3
Corners
4
2
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
0
0
Scoring Plays
BUFFINGTON, Alison
Assisted By: CULP, Erika
GOAL by SJU BUFFINGTON, Alison (FIRST GOAL), Assist by CULP, Erika.
45:44
Game Leaders
Shots
2
SOG
0
Goals
0
Assists
0
Shots
2
SOG
1
Goals
0
Assists
0
Shots
1
SOG
0
Goals
0
Assists
0
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