Rutgers Field Hockey vs. Syracuse
(Photo by Dmitriy Piyevskiy/OnNJ Sports)
September 6, 2026

IMAGES: Rutgers Field Hockey Upends No. 12 Syracuse in Penalty Shootout

By Dmitriy Piyevskiy

Rutgers Field Hockey vs. Syracuse - 9.6.2026

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Scenes from Rutgers' field hockey game against Syracuse on Sept. 6, 2026. (Photo by Dmitriy Piyevskiy/OnNJ Sports)

Rutgers scored four penalty shootout goals, compared to just one from Syracuse, to top the No. 12 Orange 2-1 at Bauer Track and Field and Hockey Complex on Sept. 6, 2026, capping the 2026 ACC/Big Ten Challenge in exciting fashion.

The Scarlet Knights, who again found themselves trailing a top-25 opponent in the fourth quarter for the second time this weekend, got the equalizing goal from Olivia Fraticelli in the 56th minute of regulation.  Rutgers netminder Emily Nicholls made six saves in goal for RU.

Rutgers held a slight 9-7 edge in shots on goal and an 11-2 margin in corners against Syracuse.

The Scarlet Knights improved to 2-3 on the season and will be back in action on Friday when they travel to Princeton to take on the No. 2 Tigers.

About the Author

Dmitriy Piyevskiy
Dmitriy Piyevskiy
Photographer

Dmitriy Piyevskiy is a sports photographer behind DVP Photography, covering sporting events throughout New Jersey and the surrounding area. Dmitriy has a passion for capturing the intensity, emotion, and unforgettable moments that make live sports special. His favorite sports to photograph are hockey, football, and lacrosse — sports where the speed, physicality, action, and emotion create endless opportunities to capture the story of the game. He enjoys being on the sidelines, where a moment can happen in a split second and a photograph can bring the energy of the game to life.

Dmitriy has photographed a wide variety of sporting events at the high school, collegiate, and professional levels, including major soccer event at MetLife Stadium, competitive tournaments, and athletic events throughout the region.

A passionate New Jersey Devils fan since 1992, one of his biggest dreams as a photographer is to one day photograph a Devils game and see the team he has followed for more than 30 years from behind the lens. For Dmitriy, sports photography is a way to combine his love of sports with his passion for capturing the moments, emotions, and stories that make each game unique.

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