Camden, NJ (10/22/05) – Camden senior forward Kevin Ridgway scored an early first-half goal and the Scarlet Raptors went on to defeat Montclair State University, 2-0, in a New Jersey Athletic Conference men's soccer game played in the pouring rain Saturday night.

Rutgers-Camden improves to 13-4-1 overall and 5-2-1 in the NJAC, while Montclair State falls to 9-6-2 overall and 3-4-1 in the NJAC. Ridgway scored his fourth goal of the season at 7:10 after senior midfielder Baris Uslu hit a long ball to the top of the box, which was touched to Ridgway by sophomore midfielder Pat Baldiserra.

Ridgway drilled his second game-winning goal inside the left post.

That goal held up until the Raptors added an own goal with 3:13 remaining when a Red Hawk accidentally headed a long Rutgers-Camden restart into his own net.

Rutgers-Camden outshot Montclair State, 7-6, in a game played in everything from light rain and mist to a driving downpour. The Scarlet Raptors held a 5-2 edge in corner kicks.

Montclair State received four yellow cards and had a red card at the conclusion of the game. Junior keeper David Cunningham made three saves for his first shutout of the season, raising his record to 8-2-1. For Montclair State, senior goalie EDGARD DINTEN also had three saves.

Montclair State closes its NJAC regular-season schedule Tuesday with a 7 p.m. home game against Rutgers-Newark. The Scarlet Raptors end the regular season Wednesday when they entertain NJAC rival Ramapo College at 7 p.m.