Ohio State
(12-2, 3-2)
Rutgers
(6-7, 3-4)
Rutgers Edges No. 3 Ohio State, 1-0
10/20/2024 1:52:00 PM | Field Hockey
Buckeyes will look to bounce back at home Friday versus Indiana
COLUMBUS, Ohio – The third-ranked Ohio State field hockey team (12-2, 3-2 Big Ten) saw its three-game winning streak snapped on Sunday when they fell on the road to Rutgers (6-7, 3-4 Big Ten) by a 1-0 final. Goalkeeper Abby Danson notched five saves in the game and despite pressing hard, Ohio State couldn't manage to score an equalizing goal in the second half.
How it Happened
The Scarlet Knights opened up the scoring with 19 seconds left in the first quarter, finding the open goal after a drive down the field. Both teams combined for four shots in the first 15 minutes with neither generating a penalty corner. The second quarter went scoreless, with Ohio State outshooting Rutgers 7-3 and adding five corners.
The Scarlet Knights maintained steady control offensively in the third quarter, recording six shots and one corner, but couldn't find the goal. Danson notched four saves in the third quarter alone. The Rutgers defense didn't allow a single shot by the Buckeyes in the fourth quarter, leaving the score at 1-0.
How The Goals Were Scored
- Freshman Sophie Kuiper for Rutgers drove down the field and found the back of the cage with less than 30 seconds left in the first. She was assisted by Kara Heck.
Buckeye This and That
- Rutgers' goal in the 14th minute was only the third goal Ohio State has allowed in the first quarter of a game all season. The Buckeyes have outscored their opponents 10-3 in the first quarter this season.
- Ohio State now sits at 6-9 with Rutgers all-time. The teams' last two meetings have each been decided by one goal.
- The Ohio State defense held Rutgers to only one shot and zero penalty corners in the fourth quarter. The defensive effort was keyed by Danson and backs Katie Fichtner, Sarah Richards and Erin Little.
- After today's game, the scarlet and gray fall to 3-2 in the Big Ten. The Buckeyes are still set to face Indiana, No. 2 Northwestern and No. 17 Iowa in conference play.
- The Buckeyes are 8-1 in games where they've out-cornered their opponents. Ohio State still holds a 100-59 advantage in corners on the year.
- Both of Ohio State's losses this season have been on the road. The Buckeyes only have one more road game scheduled for the regular season, slated for Nov. 1 at No. 2 Northwestern.
- At 12-2 on the year, Ohio State is still only two wins behind tying last season's total of 14.
Statistically Speaking
Shots: Rutgers 13, Ohio State 8
Shots on Goal: Rutgers 6, Ohio State 4
Penalty Corners: Ohio State 5, Rutgers 2
Saves: Ohio State 5, Rutgers 4
Scoring Summary: RU Q1 14:41 Sophie Kuiper (Kara Heck)
What's On Tap
The Buckeyes are back home on Friday, where they'll host Indiana in Big Ten play at 3 p.m. Information on live stats and how to stream can be found on the schedule page of OhioStateBuckeyes.com. The game will be streamed live on B1G+. Admission to all Ohio State home field hockey games is free.
Team Stats
Kuiper, Sophie (3)
Assisted By: Heck, Kara
GOAL by RU Kuiper, Sophie (FIRST GOAL), Assist by Heck, Kara, goal number 3 for season.
14:41
