Montclair, NJ- The Montclair State University field hockey team travels for its first NJAC road matchup, when it faces off with Stockton on Saturday.
 
GAME INFO
The game down in Galloway, NJ, is set for a noon start. Live coverage of the game can be found at montclairathletics.com.
 
LAST TIME OUT
Montclair shut out William Paterson on Wednesday night by a score of 4-0.  The Red Hawks wasted no time asserting control, scoring three times in the opening nine minutes of play. Senior midfielder NATALIE SURMA set the tone just 85 seconds into the match with an unassisted goal, then added her second less than four minutes later off a well-placed pass from EMMA BIANCO. Moments later, COLLEEN MCGAVIN pushed the lead to 3-0, capitalizing on sustained offensive pressure that kept the Pioneers pinned deep in their defensive zone. Montclair outshot William Paterson 12-1 in the first quarter, generating seven penalty corners and forcing the WPU goalkeeper into seven early saves. The Red Hawks extended their advantage in the second quarter when Bianco found the back of the cage off an assist from KELLY WESTERVELT at the 18:30 mark, making it 4-0. Although the second half went scoreless, Montclair continued to control possession, outshooting the Pioneers 9-2 over the final 30 minutes to secure their second shutout of the season and first since August 29.
 
TEAM LEADERS
MONTCLAIR STATE (4-7, 2-0 NJAC)
Goals: NATALIE SURMA, 5
Assists: Six Tied for 1
Points: NATALIE SURMA, 11
Shots: NATALIE SURMA, 33
Saves: SYDNEY WHITE, 87
Wins: SYDNEY WHITE, 4
 
STOCKTON (6-7, 0-2 NJAC)
Goals: Kirsten Bailey, 7
Assists: Carlee Thompson, 5
Points: Two tied with 17
Shots: Kirsten Bailey, 64
Saves: Erika Roura, 68
Wins: Erika Roura, 6
 
SCOUTING STOCKTON 
The Ospreys are entering this game with a 6-7 overall record and a 0-1 record in the NJAC after losing its shootout with #16 Rowan, 5-4 on Wednesday. In 2024, Stockton compiled a 10-9 record and a 3-3 NJAC record, which qualified them for the conference tournament. However, they fell in the semifinals to Rowan, 4-0. According to the 2025 NJAC Preseason Poll, the Ospreys were picked to place fourth again, but were labeled the conference's "dark horse".
 
SERIES HISTORY
The Red Hawks and the Ospreys renew their conference rivalry for the 24^th time in the series. Montclair has historically dominated it with a 19-4 record, but Stockton has won the last three games played in Galloway.
 
LAST MEETING
In last season's game on October 12 on Sprague Field, Montclair came away with a 2-1 triumph.
 
UP NEXT
Montclair State University will return home to play host to TCNJ on Saturday, October 18. The game is slated for a 4:30 p.m. tilt.