Stevens Club Ice Hockey took on Rutgers on October 11, 2026, in a challenging matchup that ended in a 10–3 defeat for the Ducks. Rutgers maintained strong offensive pressure throughout the contest, outshooting Stevens 66–33. Despite the difficult competition, Alex Carey delivered an impressive individual performance, scoring all three goals for Stevens and completing a hat-trick.

Stevens goaltender Jack Cozine faced a demanding night in net, making 53 saves against Rutgers' consistent offensive attack. Rutgers goaltender Nicolas Lagomarsino recorded 30 saves to help secure the victory. Although the Ducks were unable to overcome Rutgers' scoring advantage, Carey's offensive contribution and Cozine's performance in goal stood out as key highlights of the contest.