Montclair, NJ - Freshmen VICTORIA ROSSI and AMBER HASLETT scored goals as 11th-ranked Montclair State shut out SUNY Cortland 2-0 on at Sprague Field on Friday evening.

Senior goalkeeper REBECCA BRATTOLE posted her second shutout of the season as the Red Hawks won their second straight improving 5-1. Montclair also evened the all-time series with the Red Dragons (3-2), who saw a two-game win streak snapped, at 4-4. MSU has won the last four meetings.

Rossi's goal, her second of the season, came in the 24^th minute and on an assist from MAURA JOHNSTON. Haslett netted her first career goal in the 55^th minute, with KAILEY DALGAUER picking up the assist.
 
The Red Hawk defense kept the Red Dragons away from the goal for a majority of the game, while MSU provided plenty of pressure on the offensive end with 22 shots compared to just six by Cortland. Brattole made just two saves, away from defending against the relentless Montclair State attack. Brattole finished with two saves, none bigger than after the Haslett goal when the Red Dragons came dangerously close to cutting the lead in half. Megan O'Brien moved in from the right side against Brattole, who made a kick save of the attempt keeping the advantage at two goals and cementing the shutout.
 
Montclair State returns to action on Sunday, September 20 when it hosts Skidmore College at Sprague Field beginning at 1:00 pm.