Charlie Kitch’s 90th-Minute Goal Not Enough as Rutgers Falls 2-1 at No. 5 Georgetown

Washington, D.C. — Rutgers faced their toughest nonconference match of the season and left Shaw Field with a consolation and a valuable lesson. The Scarlet Knights failed to score until the 90th minute of their match against No. 5 Georgetown, which they lost 2-1. Georgetown's Charlie Kitch scored the only goal of the 2026 season in the final minute, but it was not enough to secure a victory.

The Scarlet Knights took 13 shots and hit two targets, but their efforts were not enough to overcome Georgetown's strong defense. Georgetown started their season with a 1-1 draw against North Carolina at Shaw Field, showing a marked improvement from their opener the previous day. The Hoyas were ranked fifth in the preseason poll and were unanimous Big East coaches' picks to win the East Division.

Rutgers, who had not won in three days, arrived at Shaw Field with a new lineup and a different strategy. Georgetown dominated the first half, with the Scarlet Knights only managing one shot on target. Georgetown took the lead in the first half and never looked back, committing seven fouls and maintaining a solid lead. Rutgers responded at the end of the match with a goal from Charlie Kitch, but it was too little, too late as Georgetown claimed a crucial win.