Galloway, NJ – Stockton University (9-5-3, 5-4-0 NJAC) scored a late tally and advanced to the semi-finals of the NJAC Tournament with a 1-0 victory over #5 seed New Paltz (8-7-1) on Saturday afternoon. Freshman
Erica Vazquez (Kinnelon/Paramus Catholic) scored her second goal of the year to propel the Ospreys to the win.
Stockton started pressuring early, outshooting the Hawks 7-0 during the first 45 minutes of play but could not find the net. The second stanza saw the teams tighten even further as the Hawks had a pair of opportunities but could not convert.
At 82:58,
Megan Morris (Sicklerville/Bishop Eustace) inserted a corner kick that found its way to
Erin Lally (Lumberton/Rancocas Valley) in front.
Her deflection found
Mia Caruso (Brick/Brick Memorial) in front of the net, who headed a pass to Vasquez. Her header into the top of the goal gave Stockton the one goal advantage, and the defense made it stand up for the victory.
Tori Vliet (Marmora/Ocean City) made two saves in goal for the win.
Jess Centeri kicked out six Osprey attempts for New Paltz.
Stockton, the #4 seed, will travel to Glassboro to take on #1 seeded Rowan University on Wednesday night. Game time is set for 6pm.
