Montclair, NJ – The Montclair State University Department of Athletics is proud to announce Daniel Mendoza (Men's Soccer), Megan Bosland (Field Hockey), William Brown (Track & Field), Melissa Tobie (Women's Basketball), and Chad Faulcon (Football), as the newest inductees into the Montclair State University Hall of Fame.
The quintet, which becomes the 47th class inducted, will be enshrined into the Hall of Fame on Thursday, September 26, at the Valley Regency in Clifton, NJ. The newest members raise the number of Hall of Fame members to 236.
DAN MENDOZA (Men's Soccer, 2010 – 2013)
Dan Mendoza had a knack for scoring the big goal, putting away 15 career game-winning goals over his four seasons. He led the Red Hawks in goals and points in his first two campaigns and was second in the New Jersey Athletic Conference in goals and third in points during the 2011 season. He turned it on in the postseason of 2011, scoring both goals in the NJAC Semifinal victory over William Paterson. In the second overtime in the NCAA Second Round, his free kick in the 104th minute sent the Red Hawks to the Sweet 16, where they would eventually make the Final Four for the first time.
A four-time All-NJAC performer, Mendoza was recognized as First Team All-America selection by the National Soccer Coaches Association and D3soccer.com during the 2012 campaign, where the Red Hawks advanced to the Sectional Final. Once again, he became a difference as the calendar turned to November. He scored the game-winner in the First Round win over Salve Regina before tallying an assist and a penalty kick score to help Montclair knock off Oneonta in the Second Round. Mendoza capped off the year by scoring the lone goal in the Sectional Final against Ohio Northern.
He finished his Montclair career sixth all-time in goals (41) and points (100) and was the all-time leader in game-winning goals (15) at the time of graduation. Presently, he sits second in game-winning goals and eighth in both points and goals. In addition to being a four-time All-NJAC performer, Mendoza was tabbed as the NJAC Midfielder of the Year in 2012 while also claiming All-Region honors in 2012 and 2013.
MEGAN BOSLAND (Field Hockey, 2009 – 2012)
Megan Bosland was a stalwart in goal for the Red Hawks field hockey team, posting an impressive 67-17 mark with 296 saves and a 1.38 goals-against average in 84 contests. During her first year in 2009, she backstopped the Red Hawks to an ECAC Championship, making 10 saves over three games while earning NJAC Rookie of the Year honors. After making 82 saves in 2010, she was an Honorable Mention All-NJAC and named to the NFHCA South Atlantic Region Second Team. Bosland was ranked 21st nationally with a 1.25 goals-against average and posted a 19-3 mark.
The 2012 season was a banner year for the Red Hawks and Bosland, as she went 22-2 and was a part of 12 shutouts. She cut her goals against in half and was third nationally with a .68 average while also posting the country's fourth-best save percentage (85.3%). The Red Hawks notched four straight shutouts spanning the NJAC Championship Game through the Third Round of the NCAA Tournament, with Bosland making 12 saves to lead Montclair to the NCAA Championship Game. Although the team came up short, the goalkeeper made four saves in the 2-1 setback to Tufts.
She capped off her career by earning NJAC Goalkeeper of the Year and NFHCA South Atlantic Region Player of the Year laurels while gaining First Team All-American honors. Bosland currently holds the Montclair field hockey career records for goals against average (1.07) and wins (67), second in shutouts (22), and fifth in saves (296). On the single-season leaderboard, Bosland is tops in goals against (.68 – 2012), wins (22 – 2012), and shutouts (12 – 2012) while appearing third (19 – 2011) and eighth (15 – 2009) in wins.
WILLIAM BROWN (Track & Field, 2008 – 2012)
Will Brown made Montclair State University track & field history as he became the first male student-athlete to claim multiple indoor track & field NCAA National Championships. He took home first place in the 55-meter hurdles in 2009 before capping off his indoor career with a title in 2011 in the same event. The South Jersey native was a runner-up in the 55-meter to round out his indoor All-American honors.
Brown's first National Championship run included being named NJAC Outstanding Male Athlete of the Year at the NJAC Indoor Championships. He crossed the finish line at the NCAA Championships in 7.39, edging second place by a mere .03 seconds. The 7.39 time broke the school record and remains the top mark in the 55 hurdles. He nearly went back-to-back, taking second place with a time of 7.51.
He rebounded in 2011, setting a Capital University Capital Center record time of 7.43 during the 2011 Indoor Championships. Brown tallied a heat-winning mark of 7.44 seconds during the preliminary round and watched a time of 7.54 get set in the first heat during the finals. Despite not competing for nearly a month leading up to the competition, Brown surged into the lead after the third hurdle and finished in 7.43, .4/100ths of a second off his school-record time set two years prior.
During his outdoor career, Brown was named the NJAC Outstanding Athlete during the 2008 season and was named an All-American. He ran 14.28 in the 110 hurdles to finish second. The following year, he placed seventh, 14.69, to earn All-American laurels for the second straight year.
MELISSA TOBIE (Women's Basketball, 2011 – 2015)
Melissa Tobie was one of the most decorated student-athletes in Montclair State history and holds the distinction of being one of 15 at the time her playing career ended in Division III women's basketball history to record 2,000 career points and 1,000 rebounds. She is one of two in the history of Montclair State's women's basketball program to hit this milestone, joining Carol Blazejowski. The team posted a 107-14 overall record, including a 58-6 record in the NJAC, and Tobie was a driving force that led the Red Hawks to a third-place finish in her final year in 2014-15.
Tobie is second all-time in points (2,041), free-throws made (503), and blocked shots (251); third in steals (314) and points per game (16.9); and sixth in rebounds (1,003). She is in the top 10 in 11 career categories, six in single-season records, and 10 in single-game records. Tobie scored over 30+ points in a game three times, including a career-best 33 points against Kean on February 15, 2014.
The Elizabeth, NJ native tallied 39 double-doubles over her four seasons as the Red Hawks won three consecutive NJAC Championships. Tobie helped the Red Hawks punch their ticket to the Final Four for the first time in 2014-15, scoring 22 points with 11 rebounds in the Sectional Final victory over Salisbury. In the third-place game against Tufts, Tobie punctuated her career by scoring 20 points and grabbing 16 rebounds, including the 1,000th board of her career.
She began her career as the NJAC Rookie of the Year and was named to D3hoops.com All-Region First Team all four seasons. The only three-time NJAC Player of the Year in program history, Tobie was named a First Team All-American by D3hoops.com twice and was named a WBCA All-American three times. During her junior and senior campaigns, she was a WBCA Top-10 All-American and the D3hoops.com Atlantic Region Player of the Year. At the conclusion of her senior campaign, Tobie was the runner-up for the Division III National Player of the Year.
CHAD FAULCON (Football, 2008 – 2011)
Chad Faulcon was a force on the defensive side of the football, helping Montclair to a 36-9 record and 31-4 mark within the NJAC over his four seasons. The Red Hawks qualified for the playoffs three times, including advancing to the Second Round of the NCAA Tournament during the 2009 and 2010 campaigns.
Faulcon tallied 169 tackles (106 solo), adding 17 pass breakups, four forced fumbles, a fumble recovery, and four interceptions in 40 career games. He ended his sophomore year in a big way, racking up a season-best eight tackles while forcing a fumble against perennial NCAA powerhouse Mount Union. Faulcon broke out in his junior year, tallying nine tackles against Rowan and William Paterson before collecting eight in the season-finale against Wesley. He finished 2010 with 67 tackles, seven pass breakups, and three interceptions, as he appeared in all 12 contests.
The Cranford, NJ native racked up a career-best 72 tackles in 2011, including 15 against The College of New Jersey on October 22. The week prior, he picked off two passes against William Paterson, the second coming in the red zone as the Pioneers looked to score a touchdown. Against Rowan that season, he batted down a pass on third down in overtime, as Rowan went on to miss the kick with Montclair winning 37-31.
Faulcon was named the NJAC Defensive Player of the Year in 2011 while also picking up Third Team All-America honors from D3football.com. Additionally, the organization tabbed Faulcon as East Region Defensive Player of the Year. After graduation, he signed a free-agent contract with the Atlanta Falcons and saw time with the Winnipeg Blue Bombers of the Canadian Football League.
