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RU MSOC vs. Michigan State
Cos Lymperopoulos
1
Michigan St. MSU (5-7-3, 2-4-3)
1
Rutgers RU (8-5-3, 3-4-2)
Michigan St. MSU
(5-7-3, 2-4-3)
1
Final
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Rutgers RU
(8-5-3, 3-4-2)
Score By Periods
Team 1 2 F
Michigan St. MSU 0 1 1
Rutgers RU 1 0 1

Game Recap: Men's Soccer |

Men's Soccer Draws Michigan State, 1-1

PISCATAWAY, N.J. – Rutgers men's soccer (8-5-3, 3-4-2 B1G) drew even with Michigan State (5-7-3, 2-4-3 B1G), 1-1, on Friday night at Yurcak Field. 

Rutgers got on the board first as Francesco Di Ponzio scored just 12 minutes into play, on an open goal. Nestor Cabrera and Andrew Kitch fed the junior the ball after the Michigan State net minder came out to the top of the box.  
 

Just before the end of the first half, RU was called for a hand ball in the box, which triggered a penalty kick opportunity for the Spartans. Ciaran Dalton came up with a huge save, however, to keep the Scarlet Knights ahead at the break.  
 

With just under 10 minutes left to play in the second half, the Spartans would find the equalizer when Richie Ludwig scored off a rebounded save from Dalton.  

Rutgers chased offensive chances in the final moments but couldn't finish, ending the contest with a 1-1 draw.  

Goals 

12' (RU) Francesco Di Ponzio – Andrew Kitch & Nestor Cabrera 
81' (MSU) Richie Ludwig – Peter Soudan 
 

Gallery: (10-31-2025) Rutgers MSOC vs. Michigan State

Game Notes     

  • Di Ponzio's goal marks his second in two games and the fourth of his career.  
  • With an assist on the night's lone score, Andrew Kitch now ranked third on the team with 10 points.  
  • 21 of RU's 28 goals this season have come from newcomers. Nick Collins (3), Francesco Di Ponzio (2) and Devon Stopek (1) are the lone returners to net goals so far, as well as a team goal.  
  • Ciaran Dalton made four save in net on Friday to stay fifth on the all-time career saves list with 226 stops.  
  • Dalton is the only Scarlet Knights to play all 90 minutes of all 16 matches this slate. 

Looking Ahead     

Rutgers will finish out the 2025 regular season at No. 17 Indiana on Friday, Nov. 7 at 8 p.m.  

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