Galloway, NJ – Stockton University (3-6-6, 2-2-2 NJAC) kept their playoff hopes alive with a 2-0 whitewash of William Paterson University (3-9-2, 1-5-0 NJAC) on a chilly Saturday afternoon. Joseph A.Carbone (East Brunswick/East Brunswick) and freshman
Landon Hoenisch (Bordentown/Notre Dame) hit the net for the Ospreys.
Stockton tallied both goals in the first 45 minutes of play, starting with Carbone's fourth marker of the season. In the 28th minute, the senior got loose and after making a move to the middle of the field, blasted a left foot shot to the low left corner for the 1-0 lead.
Just over 12 minutes later, Hoenisch converted his second of the year to make it 2-0.
Aidan Pereira (Spotswood/Spotswood) inserted a corner kick and Hoenisch found the left side for the two-goal margin. It was the first assist of the season for Pereira.
The second stanza was played evenly as neither squad could score, and the game ended in the 2-0 victory for Stockton.
Sophomore goalkeeper
Dan Raivitch (Langhorne, PA/Neshaminy) earned his first career win, making one save in 87:25 of playing time. Senior
Collin Peters (Deptford/Deptford) played the last 2:35 without having to make a save to preserve the combined shutout.
Luca Misko made five saves for the Pioneers.
Stockton will face unbeaten Rowan University on Wednesday for their next match at G. Larry James Stadium in Galloway. The Profs are ranked #3 nationally by the United Soccer Coaches and the game will start at 7pm.
