Montclair, NJ- The Montclair State University field hockey team will honor its four seniors for their contributions to the program before opening up its New Jersey Athletic Conference (NJAC) schedule against Ramapo College on home turf on Saturday, October 4th.
 
GAME INFO
The game is set for 12:00 pm on Sprague Field. Live coverage of the game can be found at montclairathletics.com.
 
LAST TIME OUT
Montclair was bested 3-1 by Washington & Lee last Saturday. The Generals came out hot in the first period, collecting two goals in the first seven minutes of the contest. The first was scored on a ball played off a Montclair defender at the 1:09 mark. The other was scored when a W&L player collected her own saved shot and dumped the ball to a teammate, who pushed it into the cage to take a 2-0 lead. NATALIE SURMA took the lone shot of the quarter, but it was blocked. Montclair saw a pair of penalty corner opportunities in the 20^th minute, but was unable to capitalize. Washington & Lee then extended its lead to 3-0 in the 22^nd minute after a quick hitter off a save was sent past SYDNEY WHITE. W&L saw all of the offensive opportunities in the third period, registering five shots and holding Montclair to none. They put four of the five on goal, but White stood firm and denied another General goal. Washington & Lee saw a few more opportunities early in the fourth quarter, but White collected a pair of saves to keep the score at 3-0. The Red Hawks saw one last push to avoid the shutout with 20 seconds remaining. Off a penalty corner, SADIE EICHLIN arced a shot over the goalkeeper. The shot was saved by a General defender, but EMMA BIANCO batted the ball in off the rebound to avoid the shutout and end the game at 3-1.
 
TEAM LEADERS
MONTCLAIR STATE (2-7, 0-0 NJAC)
Goals: SADIE EICHLIN, 3
Assists: Three Tied for 1
Points: SADIE EICHLIN, 6
Shots: NATALIE SURMA, 20
Saves: SYDNEY WHITE, 79
Wins: SYDNEY WHITE, 2
 
TEAM LEADERS
RAMAPO (3-5, 0-0 NJAC)
Goals: Ana Plaia, 5
Assists: Ana Plaia, 4
Points: Ana Plaia, 14
Shots: Ana Plaia, 27
Saves: Emily Getz, 37
Wins: Sam Fried, 3
 
SCOUTING RAMAPO
The Roadrunners enter the matchup with a 3-5 overall record after falling to Delaware Valley University, 3-1, in overtime in their most recent contest. In 2024, Ramapo finished with an overall record of 3-15, including a 0-6 mark in NJAC play. According to the 2025 NJAC Preseason Poll, the Roadrunners were projected to finish sixth in the conference.
 
SERIES HISTORY
The Red Hawks and Roadrunners will meet for the 22nd time in NJAC play. Montclair holds a commanding 20-1 advantage in the series.
 
LAST MEETING
Last season, Montclair defeated Ramapo on October 16, 2024, by a score of 1-0.
 
UP NEXT
Montclair State University will remain on home turf to host William Paterson University on Wednesday, October 8, at 6:00 p.m.