Glassboro, N.J. – Stockton University (9-6-3) was eliminated from the NJAC Tournament with a 4-0 defeat to third-ranked and undefeated Rowan University (15-0) in the semifinal round. The Ospreys were the No. 4 seed and Rowan is the No. 1 seed.
Stockton stayed within striking distance of the Profs in the first half, with Rowan scoring in the 21st minute for a 1-0 count. The match slipped away during a 20-minute stretch of the second half during which the home team scored three times.
Stockton goalie
Tori Vliet (Marmora/Ocean City), the NJAC Goalkeeper of the Year, made two saves.
Makayla Jaffe (Middletown/Middletown South) and
Erica Vazquez (Kinnelon/Paramus Catholic) were credited with shot apiece for the Ospreys.
Stockton finished the season with nine victories and three ties in 20 games thanks in large part to a stout defense that recorded 10 shutouts. The Ospreys finished fourth out of 10 teams in the NJAC standings with a 5-4 league record.
