Montclair, NJ – Top-seeded Montclair State University women's soccer starts its run for a fifth NJAC title as it hosts fifth-seeded New Jersey City on Tuesday night.
 
GAME INFO
Kickoff from MSU Soccer Park is scheduled for 7:00 PM, with live stats and video links available on montclairathletics.com.
 
TICKET INFO
Tickets are available for purchase online only. To purchase tickets and for additional information, visit njacsports.com/tickets. No cash tickets can be purchased at the venue.
 
LAST TIME OUT
The Red Hawks received an early save from SALANGE BELL before they broke the scoring open in the sixth minute. SHANNON MULLINS played a pass to SAMIRA LUKOVIC, who crossed midfield and slotted a pass to KYLIE PRENDERGAST, who chipped a shot from well outside the box that sailed over the keeper and into the back of the net. Montclair looked to double the advantage quickly after, as MACKENZIE ALBERT slotted a shot towards the low frame that was collected by Rutgers-Camden. 
Albert and ISABELL KRONOW tallied shots on goal in the 11th minute that were also collected by the Scarlet Raptors. Lukovic rattled the crossbar five minutes later, with Bell notching a save towards the bar in the 19th minute. Both sides combined for one shot on goal the remainder of the half, with Montclair going into the break with the lead.
Following a straight red card to Rutgers-Camden in the opening minutes of the second stanza, Mullins saw a shot that was saved by the visitors. 10 minutes later, Prendergast ripped a pair of attempts on goal along with a shot from MADELINE LESICA as the Scarlet Raptors preserved the margin.
In the 69th minute, ASHLEY DEFRANCESCO looped a pass from the nearside of the field to the middle edge of the box. GIANNA CURCI immediately flicked the ball with a header to Lukovic cutting towards goal. The midfielder settled the ball and slotted a low right footed shot past the keeper to the left post to double the lead. Montclair did not allow a shot the remainder of the contest to seal the home shutout victory and the conference regular season title.
 
MONTCLAIR NJAC HISTORY
Montclair State has made 24 appearances in the NJAC Women's Soccer Championship since the tournament's inception in 1999, posting an overall record of 15-16-12. The Red Hawks have captured four conference titles (2004, 2012, 2014, and Spring 2021) and have advanced to the championship match 13 times.
 
TEAM LEADERS
MONTCLAIR STATE (12-0-5, 7-0-2 NJAC)
Goals: KYLIE PRENDERGAST, 12
Assists: CARLY GUZZARDO, 7
Points: KYLIE PRENDERGAST, 29
Shots: Three Tied for 23
Saves: SALANGE BELL, 50
Wins: SALANGE BELL, 11
 
NJCU (11-6-2, 3-4-2 NJAC)
Goals: Nyrohah Alvarenga, 9
Assists: Gineth Arias Martinez, 5
Points: Nyrohah Alvarenga, 21
Shots: Nyrohah Alvarenga, 37
Saves: Sophia Mannino, 38
Wins: Sophia Mannino, 6
 
SCOUTING NJCU
The Gothic Knights enter the postseason with an overall record of 11-6-2, including a 3-4-2 mark in conference play, earning the No. 5 seed in the NJAC Tournament. In the opening round, they advanced with a 1-0 shutout victory over No. 4 Rutgers-Camden.
 
SERIES HISTORY
The Red Hawks and the Gothic Knights will meet for the second time this season and the 33rd time in their history. Montclair State is ahead in the series with a record of 29-2-1. 
 
LAST MEETING
In their most recent matchup, Montclair State secured a 3-0 victory over NJCU on September 27, 2025. ISABELL KRONOW led the Red Hawks with two first-half goals, while MACKENZIE ALBERT added another in the second half. Goalkeeper SALANGE BELL recorded her fourth shutout of the season with four saves, as Montclair held NJCU to five total shots.
 
UP NEXT
The winner of the match will head to the NJAC Championship that is slated for Friday, November 7. A location and time will be determined after tonight.