Montclair, NJ – The Montclair State University Men's soccer team looks to bounce back and get its first NJAC win of the season as they host Kean University in an exciting match-up this Wednesday. 
 
GAME INFO 
Kick off at MSU Soccer Park is slated for 7:00 p.m. Live coverage links can be found at montclairathletics.com. 
 
LAST TIME OUT 
Montclair suffered its first loss of the season in its NJAC opener at New Jersey City, 4-3. The Red Hawks fell behind early as the Gothic Knights broke the game open in the fifth minute on a long free kick from the other side of midfield that reached into the box and was flicked into goal off a header. Montclair equalized three minutes later, as KEVIN CONTRERAS fielded a throw-in and placed a pass to CARLOS BEDOYA, who bent a left-footed cross to DANNY TOBON on the far edge of the box. The forward immediately ripped a shot past the keeper to level the game. Montclair searched for the go-ahead goal in the 11th minute, as JAKE WINCHOCK and KENET LOPEZ each saw shots parried away by the Gothic Knights. The visitors continued to push offensively, amassing six shots over the next nine minutes, including a shot on frame by Contreras. NJCU took the lead in the 31st minute on a ball served into the box from the far side of the field that was headed in. The Red Hawks tied the game in the waning moments of the opening half as Bedoya served a long pass into the box that was headed past the keeper by Jermias Montero. NJCU reclaimed the advantage in the 52nd minute, as a pass threaded from the near end line that found a player on the far edge of the box, who sent a shot back towards the nearside post. The Gothic Knights doubled their advantage in the 80th minute after a one-on-one in the box that resulted in a centering pass that was ripped into the back of the net. DIEGO FLORES brought the Red Hawks within one with 25 seconds left, but Montclair couldn't equalize in the waning moments of the contest. 
 
 
2025 TEAM LEADERS 
MONTCLAIR STATE (6-1-2, 0-1-0 NJAC) 
Goals: DANNY TOBON, 6 
Assists: CARLOS BEDOYA, 4 
Points: DANNY TOBON, 14 
Shots: DANNY TOBON, 20 
Saves: DIESEL FIORE, 18 
Wins: DIESEL FIORE, 6 
 
KEAN (1-7-2, 0-0-1 NJAC) 
Goals: Jamie Madrid, 6 
Assists: Ilyas Jaber, 4 
Points: Jame Madrid, 7 
Shots: Ilyas Jaber, 24 
Saves: Jaxson Mast, 27 
Wins: Juan Orozco, 1 
 
SCOUTING KEAN 
The Cougars have struggled this season, posting a 1-7-2 record so far, and are coming off a 1-1 draw to TCNJ in their conference opener. In 2024, Kean put together a 5-9-6 overall record with a 3-3-3 record in the NJAC. They qualified for the NJAC Tournament, but suffered a 2-1 overtime loss at Stockton. According to the NJAC Preseason poll, the Cougars are slated to finish seventh, but did receive a first-place vote in 2025. 
 
SERIES HISTORY 
The Red Hawks and the Cougars will face off for the 69th time in their program's history. Montclair has been dominant in this series as they have 40 wins compared to Kean's 23, with six ties between them. 
 
LAST MEETING 
The last time the Red Hawks met the Cougars was last year, when Montclair managed to shut out Kean by a score of 2-0 to claim victory in Union, NJ.  
 
UP NEXT 
Montclair State University will travel to Ewing, NJ, to face The College of New Jersey on Saturday, October 4, at 12:00 p.m.