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Villanova Today
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No.14/16 Men's Lacrosse Takes Down Villanova 8-7 to Start the Season 3-1
Redshirt sophomore Greyson Vorgang led the charge for Rutgers with four goals in the victory.
Published on Feb. 24, 2026
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The No.14/16 Rutgers Men's Lacrosse team has started its season 3-1, with its only loss coming against No. 12 Army by two points. In their most recent game, the Scarlet Knights beat Villanova 8-7, led by redshirt sophomore Greyson Vorgang's four goals. Both teams started hot offensively, but Rutgers was able to pull ahead in the second quarter and hold on for the victory.
Why it matters
Lacrosse season is now in full swing, and Rutgers' strong start to the season shows the team's potential to have a successful campaign. The win over Villanova demonstrates the Knights' ability to win close games against tough opponents.
The details
Redshirt sophomore Greyson Vorgang led the charge for Rutgers, scoring four of the Knights' goals and matching his entire goal output from last season. Both teams started hot offensively, having a combined 9 points on the board before the end of the first quarter. Villanova took a 5-4 lead heading into the second quarter, but Rutgers responded with three goals in the second to take a one-score lead into halftime. The third quarter went scoreless, but Villanova tied it up in the fourth before Vorgang broke the tie with just over four minutes left to secure the victory for the Knights.
- Rutgers has scored at least eight or more goals in every single game so far this season.
- Rutgers has two more home games this week. The Knights host LIU on Tuesday for some midweek action and then Hofstra on Saturday to finish off the week.
The players
Greyson Vorgang
A redshirt sophomore who led Rutgers with four goals in the win over Villanova, matching his entire goal output from last season.
Cardin Stoller
The Rutgers goalkeeper who turned aside a total of 14 shots in the game, a season-high.
Connor Udovich
The Rutgers defender who led the defense with three caused turnovers.
Colin Kurdyla
Despite not scoring in this game, he leads the Knights in scoring for the season so far with 11 total goals.
What’s next
Rutgers has two more home games this week. The Knights host LIU on Tuesday for some midweek action and then Hofstra on Saturday to finish off the week.
The takeaway
Rutgers Men's Lacrosse has demonstrated its ability to win close games against tough opponents, led by standout performances from players like Greyson Vorgang. The team's strong start to the season suggests they have the potential for a successful campaign.
