June 14, 2026

Women’s Soccer: Ohio State falls to Rutgers, eliminated in Big Ten Tournament


Ohio State junior forward Kayla Fischer (2) dribbles by Rutgers senior forward Amirah Ali (17) during the Ohio State-Rutgers game April 11. Ohio State lost 1-0. Photo Credit: Mackenzie Shanklin | Photo Editor For the first 79 minutes of Sunday’s contest, the Buckeyes and Scarlet Knights were at a stalemate with neither team able to find the back of the net.  It wasn’t until the 80th minute that the tie was broken, as an Ohio State (7-2-3) own goal lifted Rutgers (8-2-3) past the Buckeyes and into the Big Ten Tournament semifinals.  Ohio State’s offense was only able to muster one second-half shot, compared to its four-shot first half. The Scarlet Knights outshot the Buckeyes 4-1 in the final 45 minutes.  Despite allowing the late own goal, senior goalkeeper Bailey Kolinski turned away all three of Rutgers’ shots on goal — including two from senior forward Amirah Ali.  Junior forward…

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