FINAL SCORE
Rutgers 2 (7-2-1)
Monmouth 0 (5-4-1)
 
PISCATAWAY, N.J. – A pair of late second half goals lifted Rutgers University to a hard fought 2-0 victory over the Monmouth University men's soccer team on Tuesday evening. 
 
The Scarlet Knights applied the pressure early, but Monmouth responded with a pair of saves from Herman Johnsen and pushed Rutgers back into the midfield several times.
 
Raul Garcia launched a shot in the 28th minute but the ball sailed high.
 
The Hawks and Scarlet Knights went into the half tied at 0-0.
 
Monmouth came out with energy in the second half and fired off two of the first three shots in the period. 
 
Victor Andersson was able to get off a solid shot in the 74th minute but Rutgers keeper Ciaran Dalton was able to get a hand on it and keep things scoreless.
 
Rutgers broke the stalemate at 76:59 as Dan Karsten scored off a set piece. 
 
Johnsen had a save for the Hawks and Kevin DeCapua recorded a shot on the other end as play resumed. 
 
Rutgers increased its lead to 2-0 at 85:05 as Karsten struck for his second of the night. 
 
Monmouth got off one more shot but could not connect as Rutgers claimed victory.

NOTES AND QUOTES
"Proud of our guys' effort tonight. In the end their depth was a deciding factor. We will take a lot of positives from the game. We are excited to get back to work with another CAA match at Hesse Field on the Great Lawn Saturday."
        - Head coach Robert McCourt

- It was the 14th meeting all-time between the two schools separated by just 36 miles. Rutgers leads the match-up 12-1-1.
- Herman Johnsen now has at least three saves in each of his four appearances this season. 
- The Hawks started five freshmen in the contest. It was the second straight match and third time this season that the Hawks have started five freshmen in a match (Fairfield, Temple, Rutgers).

NUMBERS CRUNCH
- Rutgers held a 19-7 advantage in the shots category for the contest. The Scarlet Knights put five shots on goal while Monmouth had two.  
- Rutgers finished with a 9-2 edge in corner kicks for the match.
- Ciaran Dalton made two saves in goal to earn the win for Rutgers. 
- Herman Johnsen recorded three saves in the loss for Monmouth.

UP NEXT
-Monmouth returns home to host Drexel on Saturday, Oct. 4 at 7 p.m.