Union, NJ. – The Montclair State University women's flag football team (7-1, 6-1 ECAC), led by freshman quarterback HADDIYAH BELL and another strong defensive showing, earned another shutout win against Kean (4-6, 4-4 ECAC) with a 19-0 win on Monday night.

How It Happened

• Kean started with the ball and stuffed on the first drive, which included an 11-yard tackle for a loss from BRI CARTER. A short punt started Montclair on the Kean 33. Bell hit GIANNAMARIE GREENHALGH for an eight-yard gain before ripping off a 14-yard scamper. On third and goal, Bell found Greenhalgh for an eight-yard score and gave Montclair a 7-0 lead after converting the extra point.
• The Cougars were forced to punt again and did so to RHIANNA BUENO, who was just four yards away from a punt return touchdown, but picked up 31 on the return. Bell kept it herself on the first play and found the endzone on a four-yard touchdown, and gave the Red Hawks a 13-0 lead.
• Greenhalgh created an 18-yard punt return to the MSU 28 to begin the second quarter. The Cougars intercepted a pass from Bell on the second play of the drive and set themselves up with excellent field position at the MSU 19. Carter denied Kean points with two sacks on the drive that forced a turnover on downs.
• The last Red Hawk drive of the half was once again set up by another Bueno punt return, this time of 30 yards. After a few incompletions, Bell ran for 14 yards, and a holding penalty on fourth down moved the chains. Montclair eventually got down to the three-yard line, where Bell punched in another rushing touchdown. Montclair took a 19-0 lead into the half.
• Bell was intercepted again on the first Red Hawks' drive, and the Cougars started on the MSU 25. They put together their best chance to score, getting all the way down to the one-yard line. On fourth down, they came up just short as Carter once again came through, stopping the ball carrier just shy of the endzone.
• Montclair burned 7:40 of the third quarter to take possession into the fourth, but were forced to punt. SERENITY MUHAMMED intercepted the ball and took it to the Kean 20. The Cougars defense was able to hold the Red Hawks off the scoreboard and forced a turnover on downs. Montclair eventually held strong and walked away with the 19-0 win.

Inside the Numbers

• Bell was in on each touchdown today, throwing for 30 yards and a touchdown and rushing for 41 and two scores.
• Carter had a career day. She saw season highs in tackles (9), tackles for loss (8.0), and sacks (4.0).
• Muhammed intercepted her seventh pass of the season, which is the team lead.
• Montclair earned the sweep of Kean in their inaugural season series. They outscored Kean 45-0.
• The Red Hawks have a +229 point differential this season, outscoring their opponents 265 to 36

From the Field

• "This was not the execution we had last week with three wins. The defense against the Kean run game was outstanding. We need to have a better mindset as we prepare for an upcoming out of conference game on Thursday." Head Coach Jim Kelly

Up Next

• Montclair remains on the road for a non-conference slate at Keystone on Thursday, April 16. The game is set for a 6:00 p.m. start.