Wayne, NJ – Behind two first half goals, the #7 Montclair State University men's soccer team clinched its 11th consecutive victory as it took down William Paterson 2-0 on Wednesday night.

HOW IT HAPPENED

• The Red Hawks (11-2-1, 5-0-0 NJAC) opened the contest with a barrage of shots in the opening minutes, as ALFREDO ROJAS and OSBIN MENDEZ ripped attempts to start the game on the front foot. In the sixth minute, Mendez sent a bouncing ball into the box that was tapped in by ANDRE SHELTON to give Montclair an early lead.
• Montclair continued to push with a shot from SALEM ELLISY in the 23rd minute that was saved in the bottom right portion of the net by the Pioneers. William Paterson notched its first attempt on frame in the 31st minute that was collected by ALEXANDER VELASQUEZ.
• The visitors doubled their advantage in the 37th minute, as Mendez served in a cross off a free kick that landed in front of the net for REED KARSEN, who tapped it past the keeper. 
• Montclair opened the second frame strong on the offensive end with four shots over the opening 20 minutes, including an attempt on goal from Shelton. Defensively, the Red Hawks limited the Pioneers to one shot in the second half, sealing another shutout victory.

INSIDE THE RESULTS

• Montclair has won 11 straight games, the longest streak since the 2021 season, where they won 12-straight and outscored opponents 33-2.
• The Red Hawks have scored 30 goals during their streak and have allowed just two dating back to September 6.
• Montclair has opened NJAC play with five consecutive victories in each of the past four seasons dating back to 2021.
• The Red Hawks held a 19-3 advantage in shots, including a 6-1 mark on goal.
• Shelton's goal marked his third of the season and eighth during his Montclair career. Karsen notched his second goal of 2024 and 13th of his career.
• The multi-assist game for Mendez was the second of his career, bringing his helper total of the season to a team-leading eight, tying the career-high he set last season. He has recorded a goal contribution in nine games this season.
• Velasquez tallied his eighth shutout of the campaign, including his fifth on the road. As a team, the Red Hawks have amassed shutouts in nine of their 11 wins this season.

FROM THE FIELD

"I was happy with the result today. Three points on the road is never easy. Hats off to William Paterson, who battled until the end." - Head Coach Todd Tumelty

UP NEXT

The Red Hawks will return home to host #23 Rowan on Saturday, October 19. Kickoff from MSU Soccer Park is scheduled for 7:00 PM.