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The team ranks third in the Big Ten with a .743 save percentage behind goalkeeper Gianna
Glatz. Katie Larmour assumed the team lead with her fifth goal of the season last weekend,
while Austyn Cuneo leads in assists (six) and points (14).

The Scarlet Knights have typically played low-scoring affairs this year. RU has outscored opponents 19-
18 in 12 games, an average of 1.5 goals per team per game this season.

SCOUTING OHIO STATE

The Buckeyes enter the matchup with a record that mirrors Rutgers, 6-6 overall and 1-3 in the Big Ten.
After a 4-1 start, Ohio State is 2-5 in their last seven games, with all of those losses coming against
teams ranked in the top-16 in the nation. The Buckeyes lead the all-time series against Rutgers 6-3.

OSU tops the Big Ten and is fourth in the nation in scoring average at 3.5 goals per game, led by
Mackenzie Allessie with 12 scores and Alsina Clotet and Nikki Trzaska with seven apiece. In the goal, Aaliyah
Hernandez holds a 1.68 goals-against-average and .718 save percentage.

SCOUTING MICHIGAN STATE

Michigan State enters the weekend at 6-7, but having lost six of their last eight games, and are 0-4 in
Big Ten Conference play. The Spartans lead the Big Ten in saves per game (8.69). Jade Arundell is
second in the conference with a .757 save percentage while holding a 2.52 goals-against-average. Lia
Sinisi leads MSU with six goals, as the Spartans have been outscored 34-21 on the year.

MSU holds an 8-5-1 lead in the all-time series. Last season, Rutgers earned a 5-1 win, its second straight victory in
the series.