Camden, NJ – The Montclair State University women's soccer team surged past Rutgers-Camden, 3-0, to conclude the regular season on Wednesday night. 

HOW IT HAPPENED

• The Red Hawks (9-5-5, 6-2-1 NJAC) opened the contest with an offensive barrage, as MACKENZIE ALBERT and KYLIE PRENDERGAST each saw shot attempts saved within the first three minutes. The visitors took the lead shortly after, as Albert sent in a cross from the right side that found Prendergast, who ripped a shot to the center of the net to break open the scoring.
• Two minutes later, Montclair doubled their lead, as JULIE BAKER redirected a corner kick from EMMI DENOVELLIS into the back of the net. The Red Hawks continued to push early, as AILEEN CAHILL and Prendergast each saw shots on goal stopped over the next 12 minutes.
• Montclair added their third of the half in the 35th minute, as SAMIRA LUKOVIC sent a pass from the left side of the field to the back right for NIKI DANZ, who sent a shot past the keeper. SALANGE BELL gathered a save a few minutes later to preserve the margin going into the halftime break.
• TARA LAMBERT hit the crossbar twice in the opening eight minutes of the second half as Montclair continued their push offensively. Bell notched another save in the 61st minute, and the Red Hawks added two more shots on goal shortly after from SHANNON MULLINS and SOPHIA GAMBUTI. The visitors did not allow a shot the rest of the way, sealing their sixth victory of conference play.

INSIDE THE RESULTS

• Montclair has won six of their last seven games dating back to October 9. They have posted shutouts in all six of those victories, and have outscored opponents 18-3 during that seven-game stretch.
• The Red Hawks have won six or more NJAC contests in each of the past four seasons. 
• Prendergast's goal was her sixth of the campaign, ranking second on the team. She has scored in each of Montclair's last four contests. Albert notched her fourth assist, which sits second on the team. 
• The goal for Baker was her first of the season and fourth of her career. The defender has recorded a goal contribution in back-to-back games. DeNovellis tallied her second assist of the year and 13th of her collegiate career.
• Danz recorded her fourth goal of the season and fifth of her career. She has scored in two of her last three appearances. Lukovic picked up her first collegiate assist on the marker.
• Bell tallied three assists for the night for her seventh shutout of the season. She has blanked opponents in three consecutive contests, matching her longest streak of the season.

FROM THE FIELD

"I am excited with how well we are playing right now. We know the challenge of competing in the NJAC playoffs is immense but I believe in this group and look forward to getting started." - Head Coach Pat Naughter

UP NEXT

The Red Hawks will return home to open the 2024 New Jersey Athletic Conference Tournament on Saturday, November 2 against Kean. Kickoff from MSU Soccer Park is scheduled for 12:00 PM.