Pitman, NJ- As announced on Monday afternoon by the New Jersey Athletic Conference (NJAC), Montclair State University athletics saw three of its student-athletes garner NJAC weekly awards for their performances between October 19 and 25.
 
Football got two selections this week, with JAHMIR BEAL earning Defensive Player of the Week and BRENDAN MCGONIGLE notching Special Teams Player of the Week. ROBBY DASLER rounded out the list with his selection as the Rookie of the Week for men's soccer.
 
Beal was at the forefront of a Montclair State defense that held Salisbury to their lowest total yardage (295), passing yardage (67), and points (14) on the season, including shutting out the Seagulls in the second half with just 122 yards of total offense during their 24-14 road upset. Beal led the team with eight tackles, including two tackles for loss and a crucial sack late in the game that helped stall out the final Salisbury drive of the game to secure the win. 
 
McGonigle was a key contributor to the Red Hawks' big road win over nationally ranked Salisbury. He punted the ball four times for 158 yards (39.5 yards per punt) and a long of 47. He also drilled a season-long 48-yard field goal that flipped the momentum of the game before the half. That field goal was also the longest make of the season in the NJAC.
 
Dasler shone during a 4-1 win on the road at Kean on Wednesday. The freshman forward notched a goal and an assist during the victory.
 
Beal earns Defensive Player of the Week for the second straight week, while McGonigle earns his second NJAC Special Teams Player of the Week of his career. Dasler earned his first weekly award from the NJAC.
 
Football is on the road again at TCNJ on Saturday, October 31, at noon. Men's soccer wraps up the regular season with a matchup at rival William Paterson on Wednesday, October 28 at 7:00 p.m.