Indiana Falls to Rutgers in Regular Season Finale

Friday, October 30

Piscataway, N.J.

12:00 PM

Indiana University

(9-7, 4-4)

Rutgers

(11-7, 5-3)

Team	1	2	3	4	Final F
Indiana	1	0	0	0	1
Rutgers	0	2	0	0	2

Box Score (PDF)

10/30/2026 2:27:00 PM | Field Hockey

Box Score

PISCATAWAY, N.J. ––– No. 15 Indiana Field Hockey was unable to push past No. 18 Rutgers on Friday afternoon in Piscataway, N.J., dropping the contest 1-2. The Hoosiers finish the regular season 9-7 overall and 4-4 in the Big Ten.

KEY MOMENTS
• Indiana opened scoring early with fourth year midfielder Inés Garcia Prado knocking in the long shot from the top of the back of the circle in the seventh minute of play.
• The second quarter started with third year goalkeeper Sadie Canelli making a save off of an early shot from Rutgers. After defensive play held strong on both sides of the field in the remainder of the quarter, Rutgers found two back-to-back goals to get the 2-1 advantage on Indiana.
• After the break, first year forward Agustina Gamonal attempted to make the equalizer but couldn't get the ball past Rutgers' keeper.
• In the final 15 minutes of play, Indiana picked up its offensive pace. Multiple Hoosiers found opportunities for shots, but could not get past Rutgers' defense. IU was awarded back-to-back penalty corners before the match ended 2-1, with the Scarlet Knights taking the advantage.

NOTABLES
• The goal by Garcia Prado was the first point added onto the board for Indiana after a two-game scoring drought. She now has three goals on the season.
• The Hoosiers outshot Rutgers 10 total shots to six. Seven of IU's shots were on goal, forcing Rutgers' keeper to make six saves through the contest.
• Garcia Prado led the team with three shots. Third year forward Mijntje Hagen followed with two. Multiple Hoosiers added a shot of their own to the scoresheet.

UP NEXT
• IU will play in the B1G tournament quarterfinals starting on Wednesday, Nov. 4. In Columbus, Ohio. Seeding and opponent will be dependent on B1G play through the weekend.

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