After an impressive 2022 campaign, Rutgers women’s soccer has high expectations. Last year the Scarlet Knights finished with a 13-5-2 record and qualified for the NCAA tournament for the 11th straight year. As the Scarlet Knights look to build on their success, they will be led by the trio of Sara Brocious, Becci Fluchel, and Riley Tiernan, who have been named Big Ten Players to Watch ahead of the 2023 season.
During the 2022 campaign, Brocious had five goals and earned All-Big Ten Second Team honors. She also came through in clutch situations with two game-winning goals. Entering her fourth season as a Scarlet Knight, the New Jersey native has 16 career assists, tied for twelth most in program history.
Like Brocious, Fluchel is coming off one of the best seasons of her college career. Last year the Pittstown native was named to the Big Ten All-Tournament Team. The talented senior was one of Rutgers’ most reliable players, as she played and started in all 20 matches.
Take a look at Sara Brocious' goal on the pass from Allison Lowrey! pic.twitter.com/UAw0kofhMw
— RUTGERS WOMEN’S SOCCER (@RUWSoccer) October 16, 2022
Rounding out the trio is Tiernan, who has an impressive collegiate resume. After being named the 2021 Big Ten Rookie of the Year, she earned Soccer Coaches All-Region Second Team and All-Big Ten Third Team honors last year. She already has 19 career assists, the eighth most in program history.
"Riley Tiernan is so fun to watch!"
RETWEET, @linktonutrition! pic.twitter.com/itFaXjRP28
— RUTGERS WOMEN’S SOCCER (@RUWSoccer) October 20, 2022
After months of waiting, Rutgers is only hours away from their season opener against Holy Cross at 7 p.m. at Yurcak Field. For this talented trio, the 2023 campaign could be one for the record books with more eyes on them than ever before.
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