Galloway, N.J. – Stockton University 3-7-6, 2-3-2 NJAC) scored first but was foiled in its bid to upset second-ranked and unbeaten Rowan University (11-0-3, 5-0-2 NJAC) on a pair of goals in the last 30 minutes that resulted in a 2-1 setback.
Aiden Hoenisch (Bordentown/Notre Dame) scored his third goal of the season with just 39 seconds gone in the second half to put the Ospreys on top 1-0.
Derek Tindall (Florence/Florence) notched an assist with a long free kick from near midfield into the box, where Hoenisch flicked a header that changed direction just enough to elude the Rowan keeper.
Stockton held the lead for nearly 15 minutes until Greg Ferreira netted the equalizer for the Profs. Christian McGillen broke the tie in the 77th minute and the Ospreys fell 2-1.
Stockton goalkeeper
Dan Raivitch (Langhorne, Pa./Neshaminy) made five saves on the night. Raivitch recorded three stops and
Demier Tossie (Glassboro/Glassboro) knocked a header off the post during the scoreless first half.
Stockton will be on the road on Saturday for a conference game at New Paltz that kicks off at 3:00 p.m.
