Montclair, NJ – The Montclair State University women's soccer team (5-0-3, 1-0-0 NJAC) kicked off New Jersey Athletic Conference play against New Jersey City and bested the Gothic Knights, 3-0 on homecoming Saturday.
HOW IT HAPPENED
· Montclair went on the attack right out of the gate, producing two corners in the first four minutes of the match. KYLIE PRENDERGAST looked to put in a goal early in that span, but her shot hit the post.
· The Red Hawks saw two quick hitters that pushed them out in front on the scoreboard. Prendergast found ISABELL KRONOW for a goal in the 17th minute that gave them a 1-0. Just two minutes later, Kronow struck again, this time off a pass from MACKENZIE ALBERT, and the Red Hawks held a 2-0 lead, which they took into the halftime intermission
· NJCU saw the first shot of the second half in the 56th minute, but it went over the net. Four minutes later, Albert fired a shot into the back of the net to give Montclair a commanding 3-0 lead.
· The Gothic Knights saw opportunities down the stretch with three shots on goal, but all were denied by SALANGE BELL, and the Red Hawks earned the shutout win.
INSIDE THE RESULTS
· Bell notched her fourth shutout of the season while making four saves.
· Defense was stout, with both teams being held to under 10 shots. Montclair registered nine with NJCU, compiling five. Each notched four on goal.
· With her two goals today, Kronow now leads the NJAC in points (14) and tied for the lead in goals (5).
FROM THE FIELD
"So happy to start NJAC play with three points. I thought it was a great effort, and it was awesome to win in front of a great alumni turnout. Thank you to all the great women and their families who came back, it was a special day with lots of laughs, hugs, and memories." - Head Coach Pat Naughter
UP NEXT
Montclair State will kickoff October on the first against Kean on Wednesday. The match is set for a 7:30 p.m. start.
