Ewing, NJ – Stockton University (8-8-5) fell to #22 The College of New Jersey (14-2-2) 1-0 in the first round of the NJAC Tournament. Freshman
Logan Shaw (Hainesport/Rancocas Valley) posted two of the three shots on goal for the Ospreys in the contest. The Lions are ranked No. 22 nationally by the United Soccer Coaches.
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The Lions struck for the only goal in the first half when Sophie Vieira scored off a cross from Gianna Coppola for the 1-0 lead at 23:11 of the period. The TCNJ defense stifled the Osprey offense, holding an 8-1 margin in shots in the half.
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Stockton gathered some life in the second half, firing four shots with three on net but could not break through for the tying goal.
Emily Hauck (Lebanon, Pa./Northern Lebanon) and Shaw got off shots that were kicked away within 15 minutes of each other.
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Stockton tried one last attempt when Shaw had a shot saved in the 87th minute, then
Sophia Drea (Medford/Shawnee) saw her attempt blocked in the final minute as the Lions held on for the one goal victory.
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Freshman
Morgan Keil (Upper Twp./Holy Spirit) made four saves as Stockton was eliminated from the NJAC Tournament, ending the season with eight wins.