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(10/09/18 3:42am)
By Alexandra Parado
Sports Editor
The Lions traveled to Union, New Jersey to challenge New Jersey Athletic Conference opponent Kean University on Saturday, Oct. 6. The team played to a 1-1 double overtime draw.
In the opening half, Kean freshman forward Ramesses Moore-McGuinness scored for the opponent. The first attempt was stopped by the Lions’ defense, but the ball deflected right in front of Moore-McGuinness, giving Kean the opportunity to score.
The Lions attempted to end the lead but none of their four shots were able to get to the back of the net.
It was not until the 73rd minute when freshman midfielder Ryan Santos spotted sophomore midfielder Ryan Vazquez and sent in a cross, allowing Vazquez to score for the Lions.
Vazquez earned his 12th goal of the season off of the goal assisted by Santos.
In the final 35 minutes of playing double overtime, neither team could secure the golden goal. The score of 1-1 became final and the game resulted in a draw.
Kean had 21 shots on the Lions with eight of them being on goal. Sophomore goalkeeper Michael Kayal collected seven saves that game, locking down the net so Kean would not score any more goals.
As a result of the draw with Kean, the team’s record is now 7-4-1 overall and 1-3-1 in the NJAC.
Lions return home on Wednesday, Oct. 10 to face Stockton University at 7:30 p.m. in Lions Stadium. On Saturday, Oct. 13, the team will host New Jersey City University for an 11 a.m. duel.
(10/02/18 3:07am)
By Alexandra Parado
Sports Editor
This past week, the field hockey team thrived against Ursinus College and Ramapo College, and advanced its record to 7-1.
On Thursday, Sept. 27, the Lions hosted Ursinus for a 7:30 p.m. match and achieved a 1-0 win after a strenuous clash that went into overtime.
In the first half of the game, both teams had scoring opportunities, but strict defense on both sides prevented the ball from going inside the net.
The score did not change and the second half of the game was still dormant. Both teams continued to brawl but neither defense gave in.
In the middle of the second half, sophomore forward Tori Tiefenthaler and junior forward/midfielder Kayla Peterson attempted to score, but Ursinus’ goalkeeper refuted all efforts.
Unable to score, the game was forced into overtime.
The Lions outshot Ursinus 3-0 and had five penalty corner advantages. In the final corner, junior forward Cayla Andrews looked for senior midfielder/defender Sidney Padilla who scored the only point this game. Ursinus’ defense couldn’t block Padilla’s shot and the Lions ended their night with a well-deserved victory.
Junior goalkeeper Maddie Beaumont finished this shutout battle with four saves.
On Saturday, Sept. 29, the team travelled to Mahwah, New Jersey for a 4:30 p.m. New Jersey Athletic Conference opener against Ramapo, and defeated the team 8-0.
Tiefenthaler was first to get on the board and led the team with two goals in the first half. A short two minutes later, Peterson scored off a shot from senior forward/midfielder Caroline Quinn. After scoring her own goal, Peterson found Andrews who then scored, giving the Lions an additional advantage. The team finished the first half with six goals.
In the second half, Tiefenthaler and senior forward Taylor Barrett each scored unassisted goals. Tiefenthaler scored three total goals this game, while Barrett’s goal concluded the challenge and brought the final score to 8-0.
Beaumont logged two saves this shutout win, totaling 28 saves this season so far.
The Lions are back in action on Tuesday, Oct. 2 when they travel to St. Davids, Pennsylvania to play against Eastern University. On Saturday, Oct. 6, the team will host their second NJAC game against William Paterson University for a 1 p.m. match.
(10/02/18 3:06am)
By Alexandra Parado
Sports Editor
The men’s soccer team challenged Rutgers University-Camden on Wednesday, Sept. 26 and William Paterson University on Saturday, Sept. 29. The game against Rutgers-Camden came to a halt due to lightning in the 48th minute, and was not recorded as a contest.
The Lions lost 2-0 to New Jersey Athletic Conference opponent William Paterson in Wayne, New Jersey. The team now holds an overall record of 7-3 and a conference record of 1-2.
Throughout the entire game, the team was unable to score and only attempted four shots in its efforts. Head coach George Nazario reflected on key player sophomore midfielder Ryan Vazquez’s importance to the team. Vazquez sat out during the match against William Paterson.
“Our top scorer Ryan Vazquez will be available for the next game after serving his one game suspension,” Nazario said. “I believe he makes a big difference on the offensive end which will hopefully help us in a positive manner.”
William Paterson junior midfielder Dromo Quaye delivered both of the two goals that night, which were scored at the end of the first half and a few minutes after the second half began.
Sophomore goalkeeper Daniel Mecadon collected five saves out of the seven shots on goal attempted by William Paterson. William Paterson carried out 13 shots in total.
After suffering three defeats in a row, Nazario hopes to break the team’s losing streak in the rematch against Rutgers-Camden on Tuesday, October 2, in Camden, New Jersey.
“Luckily, we have a quick turnaround and will be playing in what I will term a ‘turnaround game.’ Hopefully we can turn things around and get back on track as we enter the midway point of our season,” Nazario said.
The Lions will resume following their schedule when they face another NJAC opponent, Kean University, on Saturday, Oct. 6 for a 4 p.m. match.