Galloway, NJ – Stockton University (6-2) won for the third time in the last four matches, with a tightly contested 1-0 victory over Marywood University (5-3) on Saturday afternoon. Britney Stein (Ocean City/Ocean City) scored the only tally of the game and the Ospreys' defense made it stand up for the win.
 
Neither team could break through for a marker during the first 35 minutes of play, due to outstanding defense on both sides. Stockton held a 5-3 on shots with both teams getting a pair of attempts on net, but the half ended with the scoreless deadlock.
 
Stockton was able to score the lone tally at 38:47 when Stein fired a shot into the cage for the marker and the 1-0 lead. Stein took a pass from Jennelle Long (Matawan/Matawan) in front and her tap-in gave the Ospreys the one-goal margin.
 
The Pacers applied some pressure after the score, taking a 5-2 advantage on penalty corners, but goalkeeper Emily Gilligan (West Deptford/West Deptford) and the defense were up to the task.  The Ospreys were able to keep the visitors off the board the rest of the way to take the contest at the 1-0 final.
 
Gilligan kicked out four shots in earning her second save of the season and lowering her goals against average to a miniscule 0.65 on the season. Lindsey Gladden posted two of the four shots on net for Marywood, with goalkeeper Kerri Mountz making three saves in the loss.
 
Stockton will travel to Gwynedd Valley, PA for their next match as they face Gwynedd Mercy University on Wednesday. Game time is 6 pm.