NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ - The Saint Peter's University men's soccer team wrapped up its non-conference play on Tuesday night, dropping a closely contested, 2-1 decision on the road against nationally ranked Rutgers. Junior midfielder
Jordan Jowers notched the lone goal for the Peacocks with an early second-half tally.
Game Notes
- Rutgers midfielder Jackson Temple recorded the first score of the day for either side, netting a give-and-go with teammate Pable Avila in the 22nd minute.
- Avila would score the Scarlet Knights' second goal of the night at the 50 minute mark, burying a feed from Thomas DeVizio from the outside.
- The Peacocks responded immediately, with Jowers sinking a shot off from the top of the box into the upper-right corner of the net after an assist from Dominic Laws less than a minute later.
- That, however, was the last time either side would find the twine, as the Scarlet Knights held off a valiant comeback attempt by the Peacocks.
Inside the Numbers
- Rutgers' No. 22 ranking in the United Soccer Coaches' Poll represents the highest by a Saint Peter's opponent thus far in 2019.
- Tuesday's match marked the second consecutive game in which Jowers has scored a goal and Laws has recorded an assist.
- Saint Peter's fired off seven shots in the second half, compared to the three shots the side recorded in the first half.
- Freshman goalkeeper Herman Wulff finished the game with three saves.
Coach's Quotes - Julian Richens
- "It was a good performance tonight, particularly in the second half."
- "We worked really hard for the 90 minutes, had some good possession, created opportunities and left everything on the field."
- "I think it shows where we are at when we are disappointed having lost the game against a nationally ranked Big 10 team."
Up Next
- The Peacocks open conference play on Wednesday, Oct. 2, when they travel north to Connecticut to take on Quinnipiac for a 3 p.m. contest.
*This article has been updated to show Rutgers' updated national ranking of 22nd
