Galloway, N.J. – Stockton University (9-7, 2-2 NJAC) controlled the play from start to finish for a convincing 8-0 victory over William Paterson (2-12, 0-5 NJAC) on a festive Senior Day for the Ospreys. Eight Stockton players registered at least one point in the rout.
Kirsten Bailey (Burlington/Burlington Twp.) led the attack with her first career hat trick. Bailey became just the second player in Stockton history with multiple seasons of 12 goals or more, joining Susie Balidemaj.
Kiera Lyons (Manahawkin/Southern Regional) and
Carlee Thompson (Gibbsboro/Eastern Regional) each tallied a goal and two assists while
Ameera Bilgrami (Voorhees/Eastern Regional) added one goal and one assist.
Makayla Alessi (Manahawkin/Southern Regional) scored the initial goal of the game for the Ospreys and sophomore
Ava Smock (Jackson/Jackson Memorial) potted her first career goal in the fourth quarter to cap the 8-0 victory.
Freshman
Kylee Donegan (Shamong/Seneca) recorded her first career point with an assist and
Autumn Hunter (Souderton, Pa./Souderton Area) also dished one assist. Every Stockton field player in uniform saw action. The Ospreys scored twice in the first quarter, once in the second, four times in the third period and once in the fourth stanza.
Stockton goaltender
Erika Roura (Mt. Laurel/Lenape) collected her fifth shutout of the season without facing a shot. Sofia Chebookjian made 12 saves and Julia Menn notched a defensive save for William Paterson.
Stockton will play its last home game of the regular season on Wednesday when the Ospreys host Rowan University at 4:00 p.m.