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Four Rutgers players earn Big Ten All-Conference Awards

Several Rutgers standouts make All-Big Ten honors.

Before the start of the Big Ten tournament, Big Ten Soccer released their All-Conference awards. The Scarlet Knights were well represented as four players were recognized. That list includes Jackson Temple, Matthew Acosta, Nick Collins, and Cole Cuthers.

During the regular, Temple was a scoring machine and earned the first All-Big Ten First team selection of his career. He led the Scarlet Knights in goals with six and points with 16. The Millville native ended the season third in the conference in points.

Like Temple, Acosta played a key role on offense. He set career highs in goals with three and earned a spot on the All-Big Ten Second Team. He also finished second on the team in points with nine. As he has done throughout his college career, Acosta was a constant presence in the lineup and played in all 15 games.

 

Additionally, the Scarlet Knights got a boost from Collins, who burst onto the scene and earned a spot on the conference All-Freshman Team. He started in 11 games and led all Big Ten rookies with 879 minutes played. Collins also chipped in offensively with one assist.

Rounding out the list is Cuthers, who appeared in every single game. He ranked third on the team in minutes played and was named the team’s Big Ten Sportsmanship Award Honoree.

Unfortunately, Rutgers season ended with a loss to Penn State on Friday in the quarterfinals of the Big Ten tournament. However, the future is bright, with players such as Collins just getting started.

Rutgers men’s soccer to face Penn State in Quarterfinals of Big Ten Tournament

Rutgers men’s soccer faces a tough test in the Big Ten Tournament.

After a regular season full of ups and downs, Rutgers men’s soccer will travel to University Park to take on Penn State in the quarterfinals of the Big Ten tournament. The Nittany Lions are the favorites after winning nine games in the regular season compared to Rutgers five. However, this matchup should provide plenty of fireworks as Rutgers looks to pull off an upset.

During the 2023 campaign, these two programs faced each other once, with Rutgers recording a 2-1 win. Matthew Acosta and Ola Maeland provided the scoring, while Ciaran Dalton made three saves. It was one of three conference wins for Rutgers.

 

While Rutgers spoiled Penn State’s visit to Piscataway, they have a tough test ahead. The Nittany Lions won three of their last five games. During the 2023 campaign, the Scarlet Knights struggled away from Piscataway and posted a 1-6-1 record.

To beat Penn State for the second time this year, Matthew Acosta and Jackson Temple must be at their best. The Rutgers duo scored nine combined goals and recorded 25 points during the regular season.

Fans for both teams can mark their calendars for 6 p.m. on Friday for the fun to begin. So far this year, Penn State is 7-2-1 at home.

Rutgers soccer: Jackson Temple provided a reminder of his value during the 2023 campaign

Rutgers men’s soccer has gotten a savvy senior performance from Jackson Temple.

During the 2023 campaign, Jackson Temple has been a human highlight reel for Rutgers. The Pennsylvania native appeared in 13 games and scored six goals while dishing out four assists. As Rutgers struggled to recapture their success from last season, Temple was one piece on offense they could count on.

Additionally, the Millville High School product continued to produce in clutch situations. He recorded one game-winning goal, increasing his total during his college career to six. With Rutgers shifting their focus to the Big Ten Tournament, Temple will again be a critical piece to their success.

Although he only appeared in 13 games compared to last year’s 21, Temple has been Rutgers most valuable player. He led the team in goals and was the only player to record double-digit points. In conference play, he thrived with eight points while nobody else on the team had more than four.

 

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As the Scarlet Knights hope to make a deep run in the Big Ten tournament, Temple must take his game to another level. Rutgers has struggled to score at times but ended the regular season on a high note with two wins in their last three games. Regardless of how the next few weeks play out, the 2023 campaign has provided a reminder of how good Temple is.

Rutgers fall athletics prepares for Big Ten Tournament play

With the fall athletics season winding down, Rutgers athletics is preparing for the start of postseason play.

With the fall athletics season winding down, various Rutgers athletics are preparing for the start of postseason play. That list includes men’s soccer, women’s soccer, and field hockey. Rutgers football and volleyball still have a few weeks to prepare for the Big Ten tournament.

Over the last few months, Rutgers fans have had plenty to celebrate. Rutgers field hockey nearly shocked the world and finished 17-0 before dropping their final two games of the season. However, for a program that struggled last year, the future is bright.

Additionally, Rutgers football has been a pleasant surprise this year. With four games left, they have already won six games and positioned themselves to earn a bid for a bowl game.

Now, the fun begins with a Big Ten title on the line for the majority of Rutgers athletics.

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Rutgers fall athletics has another successful week

Since the start of the fall athletics season, Rutgers fans have had plenty to cheer about.

Since the start of the fall athletics season, Rutgers fans have had plenty to cheer about. Field hockey has put together a historic 2023 campaign, while football has already matched their highest win total in ten years. However, they are not the only sports giving fans a reason to celebrate.

Rutgers men’s soccer has won two straight and is playing their best soccer of the season. They have been led by Jackson Temple, who has been a points machine. Women’s soccer has also had some success and recently beat Michigan. Allison Lowrey has led the way offensively with 15 points, including six goals.

While the fall season is far from over, the next few weeks will be crucial for Rutgers athletics as the playoff picture takes shape. If Rutgers athletics can continue its current success, a few Big Ten titles could be in store.

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Rutgers fall sports has uneven week

During the fall season, Rutgers fans have had plenty to cheer about.

During the fall season, Rutgers fans have had plenty to cheer about. Football and field hockey have gotten off to a combined 11-0 mark with no signs of slowing. That is an encouraging sign for Rutgers, as both programs had their fair share of struggles last year. While they have impressed, they are not the only Rutgers programs that have stood out.

Women’s volleyball has also been a winning machine. They have lost two straight matches, but the Scarlet Knights have already surpassed their win total from last year and have the program going in the right direction.

Over the next week, Rutgers sports will look to get back to continue its recent success. However, that will not be an easy task as Rutgers football heads to Ann Arbor to take on the second-best team in the country. Regardless of what happens over the next week, Rutgers fans have plenty to look forward to.

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Watch: Rutgers men’s soccer gets a last second goal in their Big Ten opener

Jackson Temple got a huge goal for Rutgers men’s soccer in the game’s final moment.

PISCATAWAY, N.J. — Jackson Temple found the equalizer for Rutgers men’s soccer with one second left in Sunday’s Big Ten opener.

Literally, with one second left.

In what was an incredible finish, arguably the most dramatic in program history, the senior attacker pounced on a ball inside six-yard box. From a tight angle, Temple one-timed a shot that he tucked inside the far post.

The tie was well deserved for Rutgers, who controlled much of the match including possession and opportunities created. Three times in the match, Rutgers had an open header inside the six-yard box. Each time, Rutgers failed to put the effort on frame.

It was still a match where Rutgers likely deserved more than a draw. They grew into the match after a slow opening 10 minutes and were the more proactive team for much of the first half and the majority of the second half.

 

Temple, who came up through the Philadelphia Union Academy, now has three goals and two assists on the year.

With the draw, Rutgers men’s soccer is now 2-3-3 (0-0-1 Big Ten). It was an important result for the Scarlet Knights, who had some difficult results in out-of-conference play.

Last year, Rutgers won the Big Ten Tournament for the first time in program history.

Rutgers plays next at Michigan on Friday.

Watch: Philadelphia Union Academy product Jackson Temple scores a beautiful goal for Rutgers soccer

Rutgers men’s soccer attacker Jackson Temple scores a beautiful goal in Monday’s game against St. John’s.

Jackson Temple was at it again for Rutgers men’s soccer, scoring a second half goal in Monday night’s draw against St. John’s. Temple, a senior at Rutgers, is a product of the Philadelphia Union Academy.

It was vintage stuff from Temple, showcasing his complete skillset as Rutgers secured a 2-2 result against a strong St. John’s team at Yurcak Field.

The 39th-minute goal from Temple showed great industry by the Rutgers winger, pressing up the field to pick up an errant St. John’s backpass, beat the centerback and then cooly finishing to give Rutgers the lead.

Temple is one of the Big Ten’s top returning attackers. In 2021, Temple was an All-Big Ten selection. Last year, he was named to the All-Big Ten Tournament team.

Here is Temple’s second half goal:

 

Following the tie against St. John’s on Monday, Rutgers is now 0-1-1 on the season. They return to action on Friday at Princeton.

Temple’s progress through the Union academy is seen in this goal, as the MLS developmental side is known for producing quick, aggressive players who thrive in pressing and transition moments. The Union academy is one of the top soccer academies in North America.

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Five Rutgers men’s soccer players Big Ten honorees, led by two New York Red Bulls Academy alums

Rutgers men’s soccer had five players honored by the Big Ten on Friday.

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A total of five Rutgers men’s soccer players were honored by the Big Ten on Friday, with four players being named to respective conference teams.

Rutgers finished the season 9-5-2 (3-4-1 Big Ten) and will play No. 22 Indiana in the Big Ten Tournament quarterfinals on Sunday. Indiana is a third-seed in the tournament.

Junior attacker Jackson Temple and defender Vincent Borden were each selected to the All-Big Ten Second Team. It was a breakout campaign for Temple, a product of the Philadelphia Union Academy, who had six goals and two assists on the season. He closed the season strong, scoring a brace last week in a 4-2 loss at UConn and then having a goal and two assists in Sunday’s 4-0 win over Ohio State.

Borden has very quietly emerged as one of the premier centerbacks in the Big Ten, a graduate student who combines prototypical size and strength with a calming presence on the backline. He has tremendous vision and the ability to play the ball confidently out of the back.

Two New York Red Bulls Academy products appear to be a part of the team’s core moving forward and are seen as such around the conference. Midfielder Matthew Acosta (unanimous choice), along with freshman defender Joey Zalinsky, were both selections for the All-Big Ten Freshman Team. Both players were regulars in head coach Jim McElderry’s Starting XI this season.

Norwegian midfielder Ola Maeland, who scored in Sunday’s win over Ohio State, was chosen as the Rutgers’ Big Ten Sportsmanship Award winner.

Last week, the women’s soccer team absolutely dominated the All-Big Ten selections in their sport.

Rutgers men’s soccer coach Jim McElderry: ‘We have enough here to be one of the top teams in the country’

No. 24 Rutgers men’s soccer earns a solid road draw at No. 8 Maryland on Tuesday night.

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It was both a statement and a bounceback game from Rutgers men’s soccer on Tuesday night, who went on the road and secured a scoreless draw at No. 8 Maryland.

Especially impressive was how Rutgers responded following a Thursday night 2-0 loss at home to Wisconsin. The Scarlet Knights put together a solid performance in churning out the road draw, an impressive result as they continue to stack points in Big Ten play.

With the tie, Rutgers is now 7-1-2. They are ranked No. 24 in the latest United Soccer Coaches Poll.

“We had a tough game against Wisconsin and I think we were a little disappointed in how that game went. For us to bounce back…on the road, against what I think [is] a real quality opponent,” Rutgers men’s soccer head coach Jim McElderry said after the game.

“I think our guys showed we can compete with anybody in the country. We have to play well, we have to compete every play. We have enough here to be one of the top teams in the country if we can just compete every moment.”

The Scarlet Knights are 1-1-1 in Big Ten play. They play Penn State next, at home, on October 5.

Late in the second half, attacker Jackson Temple very nearly put Rutgers ahead with a shot from 16 yards out that clanged off the post.

The Philadelphia Union Academy prospect has been one of the top players in the Big Ten this year.

Saying “I thought we were up for it tonight,” McElderry liked the response of his team after injuries and setbacks in the first half could have made this a tough game. Instead, Rutgers responded well.

“Honestly, I thought they were fantastic tonight. This is a really tough place to play, they’re an excellent team, really good going forward,” McElderry said.

“And we had some opportunities today to say ‘It wasn’t our day.’ A couple guys got injured, it could have been easy for us to not be up for the challenge. But I just thought they were fantastic. We played a couple of guys who had big impacts. Really proud of our group.”