Montclair, NJ – The Montclair State University women's soccer team battled back for a 2-2 draw against #11 Rowan on Saturday afternoon at MSU Soccer Park.

HOW IT HAPPENED

• The Red Hawks (9-0-5, 4-0-2 NJAC) fell behind in the third minute, as a run to the near end line was crossed into the box, where the Profs headed it into the top left corner of the net. Montclair tried to answer shortly after, but a shot from SAMIRA LUKOVIC just missed the frame.
• As the half continued, the Red Hawks kept searching for the equalizer, as DANIELLE MULLINS tried to slot a shot to the low left corner of goal, but the Rowan keeper came up with the stop in the 26th minute. Montclair did not allow a shot for the rest of the first half following the goal, as the Profs went into half up one.
• Montclair leveled the contest in the 56th minute, as ISABELL KRONOW collected the ball in front of the Montclair bench on the far side and surged up the touch line. The forward entered the edge of the box and ripped a centering ball to KYLIE PRENDERGAST, who tucked a right-footed shot into the near post.
• The Profs reclaimed the lead in the 74th minute, as a ball from the far end line was centered right in front of goal for a right-footed flick into the net. Montclair equalized 11 minutes later, as a scramble in front of frame following a corner kick found the foot of SHANNON MULLINS, who cut to the right and sent a shot past the keeper. SALANGE BELL tallied a crucial save in the final five minutes as the two sides played to a tightly-contested draw.

INSIDE THE RESULTS

• The goal for Prendergast was her team-leading eighth of the season, which ranks second in the NJAC. She has recorded nine goal contributions over her last five appearances.
• Kronow tallied her fifth assist of the campaign to move into the team-lead, along with holding the second-best mark in the conference.
• Mullins notched her seventh goal of the season and sixth over her last six games, ranking second on the team.
• Bell tallied three saves in net for Montclair.
• Montclair is unbeaten through 14 games to open a season for the first time since 2013.
• The Red Hawks have scored 20 goals through six NJAC games this year.

FROM THE FIELD

"This was a great college soccer game. Rowan is one of the best teams in the country and I really love how well we performed today. They're a hard team to break down and they're a hard team to defend. I think our players did a great job in each facet of the game." - Head Coach Pat Naughter

UP NEXT

The Red Hawks will remain home to take on Ramapo for Senior Night on Wednesday, October 22. Kickoff from MSU Soccer Park is scheduled for 7:00 PM.