Rutgers
7-6-2, 5-3-1
Michigan
3-5-5, 0-3-4
| Team | 1 | 2 | Final F |
|---|---|---|---|
| Michigan | 0 | 3 | 3 |
| Rutgers | 2 | 1 | 3 |
Oct 23 | Men's Soccer
PISCATAWAY, N.J. ā Rutgers men's soccer (5-5-2, 3-2-1) played to a 3-3 draw against Michigan (4-6-4, 1-3-2) on Friday night at Yurcak Field.Ā
The Scarlet Knights came out of the gate hot, finding the back of the net in the third minute. Francesco Di Ponzio continued his scoring streak, tallying his third goal in as many matches, with assists from Amer Lukovic and Dan Karsten. Ā
3 games, 3 goals for Francesco Di Ponzio š„ šŗ B1G+ š https://t.co/yOjRFsd8jx #GoRU | #RUMS https://t.co/FhPBUdu9TD
— Rutgers Men's Soccer (@RUMensSoccer) October 23, 2026
Rutgers doubled its lead in the 31st minute when Zach Mastrodimos unleashed a low strike for his first goal at Yurcak Field and second of the season. Jeffrey Bryjak and Karsten were credited with assists as the Scarlet Knights took a 2-0 lead into halftime.Ā
31' | Dimos nets his first goal at Yurcak to put RU ahead, 2-0! šŗ B1G+ š https://t.co/yOjRFsd8jx #GoRU | #RUMS https://t.co/JHVGLQsMFz
— Rutgers Men's Soccer (@RUMensSoccer) October 23, 2026
The Scarlet Knights wasted little time adding to their advantage after the break, as Matty Lynch found the back of the net with assists from Thomas Angelone and Bryjak, once again,Ā to make it 3-0.Ā
48' | Matty Lynch makes it 3-0 š¤© šŗ B1G+ š https://t.co/yOjRFsd8jx #GoRU | #RUMS https://t.co/lj3mymAQNV
— Rutgers Men's Soccer (@RUMensSoccer) October 24, 2026
Michigan responded with three second-half goals, including the equalizer in the 76th minute, as Rutgers settled for a 3-3 draw despite a dominant offensive performance.Ā
GoalsĀ
3' (RU)Ā Francesco Di Ponzio āĀ Amer Lukovic & Dan Karsten Ā
31' (RU) Zach Mastrodimos ā Jeffrey Bryjack & Dan Karsten Ā
48' (RU) Matty Lynch ā Thomas Angelone & Jeffrey Bryjack Ā
58' (UM) Nick Nobles - Thomas Fraser and Grayson ElmquistĀ
65' (UM) Grayson Elmquist -Ā Michael Ramirez & Thomas FraserĀ
76' (UM) Grayson Elmquist - Thomas Fraser Ā
Knight NotesĀ Ā
- Rutgers outshot Michigan, 25-8, and held an 11-5 advantage in shots on goal.Ā Ā Ā
- With an assist on the first score of the night, Amer Lukovic continues to pace the team with seven assists and 13 points.Ā Ā
- Jeffrey Bryjak and Dan Karsten each recorded two assists. Bryjak's marked the first points of his career. Ā
- Thomas Angelone has now recorded points in back-to-back contests, after scoring his first career goal at Penn State on Tuesday. Ā
Looking AheadĀ Ā
Rutgers will finish out the regular season at Michigan State on Friday, Oct. 30 at 7 p.m.Ā Ā
Follow Rutgers Men's Soccer on Social MediaĀ Ā Ā Ā Ā
Players Mentioned
Team Stats
Francesco Di Ponzio (3)
Assisted By: Amer Lukovic , Dan Karsten
GOAL by RU Di Ponzio, Francesco Assist by Lukovic, Amer and Karsten, Dan.
02:31
Zach Mastrodimos (2)
Assisted By: Jeffrey Bryjak , Dan Karsten
GOAL by RU Mastrodimos, Zach Assist by Bryjak, Jeffrey and Karsten, Dan.
30:54
Matty Lynch (1)
Assisted By: Thomas Angelone , Jeffrey Bryjak
GOAL by RU Lynch, Matty Assist by Angelone, Thomas and Bryjak, Jeffrey.
47:21
Nick Nobles (1)
Assisted By: Thomas Fraser , Grayson Elmquist
GOAL by UM Nobles, Nick Assist by Fraser, Thomas and Elmquist, Grayson.
57:26
Grayson Elmquist (7)
Assisted By: Michael Ramirez , Thomas Fraser
GOAL by UM Elmquist, Grayson Assist by Ramirez, Michael and Fraser, Thomas.
64:56
Grayson Elmquist (7)
Assisted By: Thomas Fraser
GOAL by UM Elmquist, Grayson Assist by Fraser, Thomas.
75:21
