Nebraska earns third straight scoreless draw in match with Rutgers
Nebraska concluded its East Coast road trip at Rutgers. In another defensive bout, the Huskers held out yet again to draw 0-0.
Nebraska's soccer team secured its third consecutive scoreless draw, this time against Rutgers, on Sunday. The match took place on the East Coast, with the Huskers maintaining their defensive prowess. Throughout the game, both teams exhibited strong offensive pressure. Nebraska began the match aggressively, registering five shots, but ultimately fell short of breaking the deadlock.
Rutgers countered in the second half, firing off eight shots, bringing their total to 11, which included four shots on goal. The Huskers, on the other hand, managed to register eight shots, five of which were on target. Defensive stalwart Avery Gillahan made four crucial saves throughout the match, bringing her season total to 60.
This achievement marked her sixth shutout of the season. Nebraska has now recorded eight shutouts this season. Carson Bohonek and Nathalie Lewis contributed with two shots each, one of which was on target. Ava Makovicka, Ella Guyott, and Kate Eggett each added a shot, but all of them directed their efforts on goal. Karli Williams added one more shot to the tally.
The Nebraska team returns home for their next three matches, starting with a game against Illinois on Sunday afternoon at 1:05 p.m. CT on B1G+.
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