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Men's Soccer Travels to No. 20 Wisconsin
Oct 09 | Men's Soccer
MADISON, Wis. āĀ Rutgers men's soccerĀ will face its second of three consecutive ranked Big Ten opponents,Ā as the team travels toĀ No. 20Ā WisconsinĀ on Saturday, Oct. 10.Ā Ā
Match DetailsĀ Ā
Rutgers (5-5-1,Ā 3-2 Big Ten) vs. #20 WisconsinĀ (6-2-3, 0-2-2 B1G)Ā
8Ā p.m. ET |Ā Saturday, Oct.Ā 10Ā
McClimon Track/Soccer ComplexĀ |Ā Madison, Wis.Ā
TV: B1G+Ā
Last Time OutĀ Ā Ā
The Scarlet KnightsĀ fell 2-1 to No. 7 Maryland, the defending Big Ten champions, on Tuesday night at Yurcak Field in front of a season-high 614 fans. After Maryland opened the scoring just over three minutes into the contest, Amer Lukovic delivered the equalizer in the 19th minute, heading home a cross from Dan Karsten following a short corner kick.Ā
Just like we drew it up!! Amer Lukovic heads it home and we are all square!! https://t.co/uTKHgIhWfy
— Rutgers Men's Soccer (@RUMensSoccer) October 6, 2026
The teams remained deadlocked at halftime, with Rutgers applying consistent pressure and holding an advantage in shots and corner kicks. The match stayed even through much of the second half before the Terrapins scored the game-winner with eight minutes remaining. The Scarlet Knights pushed for a late equalizer, but William Pierce's attempt was turned aside as the TerpsĀ held onĀ for the victory.Ā Ā
Heating UpĀ
RutgersĀ hasĀ been on a heater, winning four of its lastĀ sixĀ games, including three ranked victories.Ā RU has netted 12Ā goals in the stretch as well,Ā defeating all but one opponent by two or more goals.Ā Ā
Amer Lukovic has stepped up for the offense,Ā three goals and an assist in the past two games for seven total points.Ā He paces the team withĀ 10Ā points heading into the finalĀ fiveĀ games of the regular season.Ā Ā
The ReturnersĀ Ā Ā
Rutgers returns 17 student-athletes who saw action during the 2025 season, including seven players who started at least 12 matches.Ā Ā Ā
The Scarlet Knights bring back three key pieces of the backline in Collins,Ā Braxton MontgomeryĀ andĀ Devon Stopek, all of whom appeared in every match last season.Ā Ā Ā
In addition, Rutgers returns eight of its 10 goal scorers from a year ago, accounting for 17 of the team's goals in 2025.Ā Ā Ā
Welcoming the NewcomersĀ Ā Ā
McElderry and his staff welcomed 11 newĀ facesĀ "OnĀ TheĀ Banks" during the offseason, including seven transfers and four first-year players.Ā Ā Ā
The transfer class brings veteran talent from across the country,Ā combining forĀ 103 career games of collegiate experience.Ā Ā Ā
Transfers:Ā Rafael Ponce de LeonĀ (Northwestern),Ā Charlie KitchĀ (Elon),Ā Pius SsebulimeĀ (Gardner-Webb),Ā Zach MastrodimosĀ (UCLA),Ā William PierceĀ (Fairfield),Ā Jan ZiewiecĀ (Hofstra) andĀ Abubaker MayanjaĀ (UNC)Ā Ā Ā
First Years:Ā Brian Nascimento,Ā Julian Chapman,Ā Noah HannawaldĀ andĀ Hector CriadoĀ Ā
Up NextĀ Ā Ā
RutgersĀ will welcome No.Ā 2 Indiana on Friday, Oct. 16 at Yurcak Field at 7 p.m.Ā
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