Mahwah, N.J. – Stockton University (10-5-3, 2-4-2 NJAC) fell behind in the first half and was unable to catch up in a 4-2 setback at Ramapo (4-6-3, 4-2-2 NJAC) that dealt a major blow to the Ospreys' NJAC playoff hopes.
After Ramapo took the early lead just 3:17 into the match,
Mike McKeown (Blackwood/Highland) knotted the game 2:14 later with his third goal of the season.
Antonio Matos (Hammonton/St. Augustine Prep) assisted on the marker.
The Roadrunners scored at 27:04 and 36:25 to put Stockton into a 3-1 hole at halftime. The Ospreys closed the gap to 3-2 on a goal by
Sebi Morrello (North Caldwell/West Essex) with 34:35 remaining in the second half. Matos dealt his second assist of the game on the play.
Stockton generated five shots in the next 14 minutes, including a penalty kick that was saved by Ramapo goalkeeper Nikolai Matthews. The Roadrunners added an insurance goal with 20:03 to play and downed the Ospreys 4-2.
Stockton goalie
Liam Brett (Palmyra/Palmyra) made four saves while his counterpart Matthews finished with six saves. Damian Zurawski scored twice for Ramapo.
Stockton will play its regular season finale on Wednesday when the Ospreys visit Rowan University for a 7:30 p.m. match.