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Rutgers women’s soccer secured its first point of the season with a scoreless draw against UConn on Thursday night in Connecticut. The result marked a significant improvement from the team’s season-opening loss to Tennessee the previous week, demonstrating improved performance despite failing to find the back of the net.
Goalkeeper Olivia Bodmer was instrumental in preserving the shutout, recording six saves throughout the match. True freshman Lilia Calvert emerged as Rutgers’ most dangerous attacking threat, recording three shot attempts and forcing UConn’s goalkeeper into a save late in the contest. The Scarlet Knights took just two shots on target but showed greater composure and territorial control compared to their opening defeat.
UConn, which entered the match as a strong opponent following a third-place Big East finish last season, controlled much of the first half territorially. However, Bodmer’s steady performance kept the Huskies at bay. Both teams made numerous substitutions, with Rutgers coach O’Neill deploying nearly his entire roster across the ninety minutes, suggesting a focus on squad development early in the season.
With the draw, Rutgers improves to 0-1-1 heading into its next match against Fairfield on Sunday. The team returns home the following week to face Boston College, with the Big Ten season opener at Oregon scheduled for September 10.
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Originally reported by Sports.yahoo →
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