The No. 5/5 Georgetown Hoyas men's soccer team secured their first win of the season with a 2-1 triumph over Rutgers. The Hoyas improved to 1-0-1 while Rutgers fell to 0-1-1. Georgetown maintained a solid presence on the field, notably dominating possession after a strong first half, which culminated in two goals, one from Matthew Van Horn and another from freshman Zayan Ahmed, despite conceding a late goal to Rutgers.

By the Numbers
  • Georgetown outshot Rutgers 13-9, with 8 shots on goal compared to 4 for the Scarlet Knights.
  • The match featured a total of 12 corner kicks, with each team earning 6.
State of Play
  • Georgetown showed early attacking prowess, forcing saves and hitting the post.
  • Rutgers initially matched the Hoyas in competitiveness but was unable to maintain the momentum.
What's Next

The Hoyas will continue their home stretch by facing the University of Delaware Thursday evening, with the match broadcast live on ESPNU.

Bottom Line

The Hoyas demonstrated resilience and skill, setting a positive tone for the rest of the season. They will need to build on this momentum as they prepare for upcoming matches.