Montclair, NJ – The #20 Montclair State University Men's soccer team hits the road for a big NJAC Contest at receiving votes Rowan on Saturday.
 
GAME INFO 
Kick off from the Rowan Soccer & Lacrosse Complex is slated for 7:00 p.m. Live coverage links can be found at montclairathletics.com. 
 
LAST TIME OUT 
Montclair hosted William Paterson on Wednesday night and blanked the Pioneers, 2-0.  The Red Hawks (11-1-2, 4-1-0 NJAC) notched the first shot attempt of the night in the second minute, as SEBASTIAN LAPCZYNSKI fired an attempt towards the top right of the frame. The Pioneers notched their first shot in the 11th minute before Montclair broke the scoring open 11 minutes later. DANNY TOBON dispossessed a Pioneers defender on the far touchline, made a run into the box and towards the end line, and slipped a feed to KEVIN CONTRERAS, who sent a left-footed shot into the top portion of goal. Montclair searched for their second of the night for the remainder of the half, tallying three consecutive shots over the next 20 minutes. William Paterson recorded their first shot on goal in the 41st minute, but PIERRE SOUMEILLANT came up with a save in the bottom right corner of the frame. Neither side would allow an attempt the remainder of the half, as the Red Hawks went into the break up one. Coming out of half, Montclair rattled off four shots in the first 10 minutes, including attempts on goal by Tobon and JACKSON PERATA. After the Pioneers countered with a shot of their own, the Red Hawks amassed four more shots as KENET LOPEZ tried to slot a ball to the bottom right of the goal that was collected by the keeper.  In the 77th minute, the Red Hawks doubled their advantage, as JOSH VIRGIL wove through defenders and floated towards the end line. The midfielder tucked a centering pass to a cutting LOGAN NENO, who immediately flicked the ball over the head of the keeper. Defensively, Montclair allowed just one shot over the remaining 13 minutes to seal their fifth consecutive victory, including its fourth within New Jersey Athletic Conference play.
 
 
2025 TEAM LEADERS 
MONTCLAIR STATE (11-1-2, 4-1-0 NJAC) 
Goals: Two tied with 7 
Assists: CARLOS BEDOYA, 6 
Points: Danny Tobin, 17 
Shots: KEVIN CONTRERAS, 369
Saves: DIESEL FIORE, 18 
Wins: DIESEL FIORE, 6 
 
ROWAN (9-3-3, 2-2-1 NJAC) 
Goals: Johnny Troiano, 13 
Assists: Ryan Cleary, 8 
Points: Johnny Troiano, 30
Shots: Johnny Troiano, 68
Saves: CJ Norton, 35 
Wins: CJ Norton, 6

 
SCOUTING ROWAN 
The Profs enter this match with a 9-3-3 overall record with a 2-2-1 NJAC record and are receiving votes in the United Soccer Coaches Division III National Poll. They are coming off a narrow 1-0 win on Wednesday night against Stockton. In 2024, Rowan finished 12-5-5 and 7-0-2 in NJAC play. They were the top seed in the NJAC Tournament and rode a 1-0 win against Rutgers-Camden and a 3-1 victory against Stockton to an NJAC title and an automatic bid to the NCAA Tournament. The Profs saw an early exit in the NCAA Tournament, when they were bested in the first round by Vassar, 3-0. According to the 2025 NJAC Preseason Poll, they are the favorites to repeat as conference champions.
 
SERIES HISTORY 
The Red Hawks and the Profs renew their rivalry for the 81^st time. Rowan holds a slight advantage in the series with a record of 38-36-6.

LAST MEETING 
These two teams met last season on October 19 at MSU Soccer Park, where Rowan came away with a 1-0 win.
 
UP NEXT 
Montclair State University will remain on the road on Wednesday, October 22, where they face off with Ramapo at 7:00 p.m.