Indiana Field Hockey Stuns Rutgers, Advances
Inés Garcia Prado scored the winning goal as Indiana beat Rutgers 2-1 in the Big Ten Tournament quarterfinals in Columbus, Ohio.
Updated on Nov. 4, 2026 in Hockey
Indiana field hockey defeated Rutgers 2-1 in the Big Ten Tournament quarterfinals at Buckeye Varsity Field in Columbus, Ohio. The win advanced Indiana to the tournament semifinals for the first time since 2012.
Why it matters
The victory marks Indiana's first 10-win season since 2021 and snapped a four-game losing streak. It sets up a semifinal matchup against top-seeded Northwestern.
Indiana defeated Rutgers 2-1 despite trailing Rutgers 7-2 in penalty corners and being outshot 6-5. The result snapped a four-game losing streak and marked Indiana's first 10-win season since 2021.
The players
Indiana field hockey
The University of Indiana's varsity field hockey program competes in the Big Ten Conference.
Rutgers field hockey
Rutgers University's varsity field hockey program competes in the Big Ten Conference.
The details
Indiana and Rutgers were tied 0-0 at halftime before Agustina Gamonal scored Indiana's first goal in the third quarter. Rutgers tied the game late in the third quarter before Inés Garcia Prado scored the game-winner, and junior goalkeeper Sadie Canelli made a save with under 30 seconds left.
Timeline
Nov. 4, 2026: Indiana defeats Rutgers 2-1 in the Big Ten Tournament quarterfinals.
Friday: Indiana faces No. 1-seed Northwestern at 1 p.m. in the semifinals in Columbus, Ohio.
Season Trajectory
Indiana's return to the Big Ten Tournament semifinals for the first time since 2012 signals a meaningful step forward for the program this season. The result also reverses a four-game losing streak and positions the team for a matchup against No. 1 seed Northwestern.
Fans can watch Friday's 1 p.m. semifinal against Northwestern on the Big Ten Network. A win would put Indiana in the tournament final, a deeper run than the program has reached in more than a decade.
The takeaway
Indiana's win shows the team can rally from a tied game to beat a conference opponent in a high-pressure tournament setting. The semifinal against top-seeded Northwestern will test whether that momentum carries forward.
What happens next
Indiana faces No. 1-seed Northwestern at 1 p.m. Friday in the Big Ten Tournament semifinals in Columbus, Ohio, streamed on the Big Ten Network.
Further reading
Explore more Hockey coverage for context on Indiana's postseason run.
