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The Rutgers men’s soccer team improved to 2-1 on the season after a 1-0 road victory on Saturday. The match was played indoors at Mercyhealth Sportscore in Loves Park, Illinois.
A pair of sophomores, Jackson Temple and Oren Asher, delivered big performances in the victory.
Temple scored off a rebound in the 50th minute to put the Scarlet Knights in front for good. Senior Kyle Galloway was credited with the fourth assist of his career after taking the initial shot that was blocked.
Here's the Temple tally!#RUMS /// #GoRU! pic.twitter.com/IuoPHm8ZRd
— Rutgers Men's Soccer (@RUMensSoccer) February 28, 2021
Soon after in the 55th minute, Wisconsin earned a penalty kick but goalkeeper Asher made the crucial save. He earned his second shutout of the season and fifth of his career.
Here's the Oren Asher second half PK save to clinch the three points and the shutout on the road!#RUMS /// #GoRU! pic.twitter.com/Yq2keg4wQC
— Rutgers Men's Soccer (@RUMensSoccer) February 28, 2021
Rutgers has now beaten Wisconsin in consecutive meetings. They’ll next face No. 23 Maryland at home on Wednesday, March 3 at 12 p.m.