Nebraska soccer (3-3-8, 1-2-5 Big Ten) concluded its East Coast road trip at Rutgers (4-5-4, 3-4-2 Big Ten) on Sunday afternoon. In another defensive bout, the Huskers held out yet again to draw 0-0 with the Scarlet Knights.
Each team spent a half applying pressure on offense. Nebraska came out strong in the first half, totaling five shots, but couldn't break through. Rutgers responded in the second half, posting eight shots to finish the day with 11, including four on goal. The Huskers delivered just eight shots in the match, but five on goal.
Avery Gillahan earned four saves on the match, bringing her season total to 60. She also picked up her career-high sixth shutout of the season. Nebraska's up to eight shutouts this season.
Carson Bohonek and Nathalie Lewis each finished with two shots, one on goal in the tie. Ava Makovicka, Ella Guyott and Kate Eggett all picked up one shot, but put it on goal. Karli Williams kicked one shot on the day.
Nebraska returns home for its next three games, starting with a clash against Illinois on Sunday afternoon. The match is set for 1:05 p.m. CT on B1G+.
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