Newark, N.J. – Stockton University (2-5-5, 1-1-1 NJAC) was downed 3-0 by Rutgers-Newark (5-2-3, 2-1 NJAC) in a game that was scoreless with less than 20 minutes remaining. Late goals by the home team ended Stockton's three-game unbeaten streak (1-0-2).
Stockton goalkeeper
Cole Butler (Marlton/Cherokee) made three saves in 76 minutes of action.
Dan Raivitch (Langhorne, Pa./Neshaminy) played for the first time since suffering an injury a month ago and recorded two stops in the last 14 minutes of the match.
Aiden Hoenisch (Bordentown/Notre Dame) came inches from giving Stockton an early lead on a 16-yard shot that bounced off the left post with 15:55 gone in the first half. Overall, the Ospreys fired five shots on goal, led by
Cooper Adinolfi (Medford/Shawnee) with three.
Butler's shutout streak reached 294 minutes before Daniel Velazquez converted a penalty kick with 18:12 left in the game. Two goals by Ethan Geronimo in the last 15 minutes set the final at 3-0.
Stockton returns home to host Montclair State on Saturday at 1:00 p.m. The Red Hawks are fourth in the Also Receiving Votes category of the United Soccer Coaches Division III poll.
