Michigan
(6-7, 1-5)
Rutgers
(8-6, 2-2)
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | Final F |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michigan | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Rutgers | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 3 |
Silverstein's Career Day Not Enough in U-M Overtime Loss at Rutgers
10/16/2026 6:25:00 PM | Field Hockey
» Hala Silverstein posted a career-high nine saves on 12 shots faced. The Wolverines conceded their first penalty stroke of the season, with Silverstein making the stop.
» Esmée de Willigen and Cami Wiseman each recorded goals.
» Michigan is now 1-2 in overtime games this season.
PISCATAWAY, N.J. -- The No. 18-ranked University of Michigan field hockey team fell 3-2 in overtime to Rutgers on Friday (Oct. 16) at the Bauer Track/Field Hockey Complex.
Neither team scored in the fourth period despite sustained offensive pressure from Rutgers, with the Scarlet Knights outshooting Michigan 8-0 in the final frame, and U-M went into overtime for the third time this season.
Kelsey Reviello tried to put the game away at the 67:53 mark with a penalty stroke, but the ball sailed wide in her second stroke attempt of the year. Anna Cogdell found the back of the net on a corner with just five seconds left in overtime to give Rutgers the win.
Michigan (6-7, 1-5 Big Ten) opened the scoring in the first period at the 10:48 mark with Esmée de Willigen converting a penalty corner. The Wolverines maintained a 1-0 advantage heading into the third quarter, as goalkeeper Hala Silverstein posted four saves to keep Rutgers (8-6, 2-2 Big Ten) off the scoreboard.
Silverstein recorded a career-high nine saves on 12 shots faced, while RU keeper Emily Nicholls posted just two. Rutgers outshot the Wolverines 20-8, the most shots Michigan has allowed this year. De Willigen led U-M with two shots while Cogdell led both teams with seven.
Michigan will close out the weekend at Penn State on Sunday (Oct. 18) at noon. The game will be streamed live on B1G+.
Players Mentioned
Team Stats
Esmée de Willigen
GOAL by Michigan Esmée de Willigen (FIRST GOAL)
10:48
Talia Schenck (3)
Assisted By: Emma Uprichard
GOAL by Rutgers Talia Schenck, Assist by Emma Uprichard, goal number 3 for season.
34:42
Cami Wiseman
Assisted By: Natalie Machiran
GOAL by Michigan Cami Wiseman, Assist by Natalie Machiran
36:20
Anna Cogdell
Assisted By: Frederique Vernooij , Julia Vinas Nieto
GOAL by Rutgers Anna Cogdell, Assist by Frederique Vernooij and Julia Vinas Nieto
43:42
Anna Cogdell (6)
Assisted By: Julia Vinas Nieto
GOAL by Rutgers Anna Cogdell, Assist by Julia Vinas Nieto, goal number 6 for season.
74:55
