Hoyas knock off top-seeded Rutgers, 2-0

Storrs, Conn. (Nov. 12, 1999) -- Senior midfielder Mert Incekara (Istanbul, Turkey/Kadikoy Anatolian) had a goal and an assist as Georgetown upset top-seeded Rutgers, 2-0 in the BIG EAST Men's Soccer Championship. With the win, the Hoyas advanced to the Championship game on Sunday. The Hoyas (11-8-1) will face second-seed and ninth-ranked Connecticut on Sunday at Morrone Stadium in Storrs, Conn.

Incekara put the Hoyas in the lead just nine minutes into the game. Georgetown held the 15th-ranked Scarlet Knights (12-5-3) scoreless the rest of the half as the Hoyas took a 1-0 lead into the half. In the game's 59th minute, Incekara fed sophomore Ken Owens (Washington, D.C./Wilson), who gave the Hoyas a two-goal lead.

Senior goalkeeper Tyler Purtill (Glastonbury, Conn./Loomis Chaffee) came up big once again in goal. He made five saves in recording his sixth complete shutout of the season. He has not allowed a goal in two postseason games this season.

The Hoyas and Huskies begin play on Sunday at 12 p.m. The winner will receive an automatic bid to the NCAA Tournament.

Scoring Summary

GU Mert Incekara (Jason Partenza)

GU Ken Owens (Incekara)

Halftime - Georgetown, 1-0

Shots: GU 9, RU 8

Corner Kicks: GU 3, RU 7

Saves: GU: Tyler Purtill 5, RU: Jon Conway 2

Attendance: 1,352