Rutgers Field Hockey Falls to Maryland
Official Rutgers Press Release:
A valiant comeback by No. 20 Rutgers field hockey came up just shy as RU fell to No. 2 Maryland 4-3 in Big Ten action on Sunday.
The Scarlet Knights trailed 3-1 after a Terps goal with 4:25 to play, but responded with two quick goals just under two minutes apart.
Just 50 seconds after Maryland took a two-goal lead, the Scarlet Knights answered back. Rachel Houston carried the ball into the circle, and sent it in front, where Indy van Ek had the redirect to bring RU back within one goal at 3-2.
Houston again had the ball in the circle fighting to equalize. She sent a hard shot in from a tough angle, and Guillermina Causarano had the presence in front of the net to score and tie the game at 3-3 with just 1:46 remaining in regulation.
However, Leah Crouse put a shot on net that snuck through with just 41 seconds remaining to clinch the win for Maryland.
The Scarlet Knights have three regular season games remaining. Next Sunday, RU is at No. 11 Syracuse, a 12 p.m. game that will be broadcast nationally on ACC Network. Then, the Scarlet Knights are home for a final weekend, hosting No. 4 Penn State and No. 17 James Madison.
