IMAGES: Rutgers Field Hockey Holds Off Late Rally to Top American

Rutgers scored three first-half goals, then held off a late American rally to top the Eagles 4-2 in a non-conference matchup on Oct. 4, 2026, in Piscataway.

Olivia Fraticelli and Sophie Kuiper each had two goals to lead the Scarlet Knight offense, while Caroline DeKenipp, Kuiper, Laura Loycke, and Frederique Vernooij each had an assist.  Emily Nicholls made four stops in goal for Rutgers.

With the win, the Scarlet Knights improve to 6-6 for the season.