Rutgers women’s Soccer Wins OT Thriller, Advances to Elite Eight
Rutgers Women’s Soccer is on their way to the Elite Eight.
The Scarlet Knights punched their ticket to the next round in the NCAA Tournament after winning an overtime thriller over TCU on penalty kicks, 5-4. Sophomore Allison Lowrey provided the game winning kick with the shootout tied at four.
After striking the ball past the outstretched hands of TCU goalie Lauren Kellett, Lowrey was mobbed by her teammates in jubilation as Rutgers’ historic run continues for at least another week.
@RUWSoccer DOES IT!!! 💥💥
— Rutgers On BTN (@RutgersOnBTN) November 21, 2021
After seven rounds of PK's, @allison_lowrey ends it to move Rutgers on to the 𝙚𝙡𝙞𝙩𝙚 𝙚𝙞𝙜𝙝𝙩. 😱 pic.twitter.com/vMKY3nC9IG
Before Lowrey won the game on penalty kicks, Rutgers goalie Megan McClelland played a huge roll recording three consecutive saves on penalty kicks to set up Lowrey’s game winner. McClelland also connected on a goal of her own, Rutgers’ third goal in the shootout.
Becci Fluchel, Amirah Ali and Riley Tiernan also scored on penalty kicks in the the shootout.
During regulation, Rutgers opened the scoring when Amirah Ali scored after taking on a defender in a one-on-one match-up in the top right corner of the box.
AMIRAH. ALI‼️#RUWS LEADS! Sam Kroeger with the pass and Amirah Ali with the finish for a 1-0 advantage! pic.twitter.com/rCXdfvKCsk
— RUTGERS WOMEN’S SOCCER (@RUWSoccer) November 21, 2021
TCU would tie the game in the 84th minute on a shot by Camryn Lancaster. Of the 21 shots TCU attempted, nine were on goal. McClelland recorded eight saves for Rutgers in regulation.
Rutgers will take on the winner of Arkansas and Notre Dame next week. Time and date will be made available soon.
