Montclair, NJ – The Montclair State University field hockey team concludes the regular season with a clash against Rowan on Saturday afternoon.

GAME INFO
Game time from Sprague Field is scheduled for 12:00 PM, with live stats and video links available on montclairathletics.com.

LAST TIME OUT
Montclair edged Union, 1-0, to earn its 10th home victory of the season on Wednesday, October 30 at Sprague Field. SADIE EICHLIN tallied the game's lone goal with a converted penalty stroke three minutes into the second half, and SYDNEY WHITE tallied a crucial save with six minutes remaining in the contest to help seal the victory. The Red Hawks have not lost a game at home since September 30, 2023, and have the most home wins in a season since the 2016 campaign. White notched her NJAC-leading eighth shutout of the year in the contest.

TEAM LEADERS
MONTCLAIR STATE (13-4, 4-1 NJAC)
Goals: NATALIE SURMA, 5
Assists: Two Tied at 5
Points: GAB MAISTO, 13
Shots: KYLIE COMPTON, 36
Saves: SYDNEY WHITE, 45
Wins: SYDNEY WHITE, 12
 
ROWAN (11-7, 5-0 NJAC)
Goals: Allie Palumbo, 12
Assists: Allie Palumbo, 6
Points: Allie Palumbo, 30
Shots: Allie Palumbo, 73
Saves: Mariah Juiliano, 67
Wins: Mariah Juiliano, 11

SCOUTING ROWAN
The Profs enter Saturday's regular season finale with 11 wins, including all five they have played in NJAC play. Rowan has played eight ranked opponents this season, including a 2-1 victory over #2 Salisbury on October 25. They have outscored opponents 25-3 in conference play and have two wins of six or more goals.

SERIES HISTORY
Montclair and Rowan will meet for the 79th time in their history, with the Profs claiming the last seven clashes between the two sides.

LAST MEETING
The Profs took down the Red Hawks 5-1 in their most recent contest on October 21, 2023, with GAB MAISTO registering the marker for Montclair in the second half.

UP NEXT
The Red Hawks will play in the 2024 NJAC Field Hockey Tournament, with the semifinals slated for Wednesday, November 6. Their opponent, location, and start time are to be determined.