Montclair State University Athletics

Montclair, NJ – The Montclair State University Women's Soccer team recorded its largest margin of victory since 2024 with a 7-0 triumph over Manhattanville on Saturday afternoon at MSU Soccer Park.

HOW IT HAPPENED

• The Red Hawks (3-0-1) broke the scoring open less than a minute into the contest, as a corner kick was centered from the far side of the box. After the ball rang off the woodwork, it found the left foot of KAYLEE LAUBER, who sent a shot past the keeper to the top of the bar. Montclair doubled their lead in the 12th minute, as Lauber back-heeled a pass to CARLY GUZZARDO along the near touch line. The defender maneuvered around a defender and ripped a right-footed cross that was headed in by SHANNON MULLINS.
• Lauber had another attempt on goal that was stopped a minute after, but the home side vaulted ahead by three in the 16th minute as EMMA EDWARDS tucked a through ball into the box to Lauber, who tapped a low centering pass to ISABELL KRONOW for the goal. Montclair continued to dominate possession, tallying three more shot attempts over the remainder of the half. The Valiants notched their first shot of the afternoon in the 44th minute, as MACKENZIE SIBELLO had to parry away a ball heading towards the top right corner of goal.
• In the 52nd minute, Guzzardo chipped a leading ball along the far touch line to spring Kronow, who made a run towards the end line in the box and centered a pass for LAUREN VINELLA for a tap-in goal with the right foot. Another strong pass from Guzzardo six minutes later set up Lauber with a run towards goal, who dropped off feed to Vinella for a left-footed finish to push the margin to five. Vinella drew a foul in the box two minutes after, as the offensive barrage continued with a Lauber penalty kick goal.
• Montclair found the back of the net one final time in the 63rd minute, as KAYDEN ARAVENA made a run down the near touch line and curled a low through ball to a running MARY LANE. The freshman collected the ball, made a run to the end line, and ripped a left-footed shot past the keeper. The Red Hawks continued to stand strong defensively, allowing just two shots over the remainder of the afternoon to seal the victory.

INSIDE THE RESULTS

• Lauber put together a stellar offensive performance, finishing the day with her second career brace along with her first three collegiate assists. 
• Vinella recorded her first collegiate brace, with Kronow registering her second performance of the year with multiple goal contributions, notching a goal and an assist. 
• Mullins scored her first goal of the campaign in just her second appearance, pushing her career total to 14. Lane's strike was the first of her collegiate career, with Aravena and Edwards picking up their second career assists.
• Guzzardo amassed three assists across the afternoon, setting a new career-best and pushing her career total to 12 in 23 appearances.
• Montclair held a 18-5 advantage in shots, including a 13-1 mark with shots on goal.
• The Red Hawks have scored seven goals in a game twice through four games, a mark that is tied for the most in the New Jersey Athletic Conference.
• Montclair has started the season unbeaten through four games in each of the last two seasons and third over its last five.

FROM THE FIELD

"I thought we executed our game plan very well today. Great to get balanced scoring again and continue the momentum that we've created so far. We look forward to a very tough week next week and hope to continue to play real good soccer." - Head Coach Pat Naughter

UP NEXT

The Red Hawks will travel to face Stevens on Tuesday, September 15 to begin a three-game road swing. Kickoff from Hoboken, NJ is scheduled for 7:00 PM.