Arlington, Va. – Stockton University (7-3) extended its winning streak to four with an 8-6 victory over Marymount University (4-5). The Ospreys used an early three-goal burst to take the lead, and they stayed in front the rest of the way.
Stockton goalkeeper
Jordan Czaczkowski (Jackson/Jackson Memorial) tied her career high with 11 saves and
Maisy Mosier (Berlin/Eastern Regional) led the offense with two goals and an assist.
After Marymount scored first,
Aubrey Giordano (Mt. Olive/Mt. Olive) sandwiched two goals around one by
Isabella Marinello (Caldwell/Caldwell). The three Stockton tallies came in a span of 2:51 and gave the visitors a 3-1 lead.
Stockton added to a 4-3 edge with goals by
Allie Prickett (Bridgewater/Bridgewater-Raritan) and
Brianna Robinson (Cape May CH/Middle Twp.) for a 6-3 advantage at halftime. Mosier scored the only goal by either team in the third quarter, and Stockton went to the fourth on top 7-3.
The Ospreys equaled their largest lead of the game when
Julia Gibson (Cape May Point/Lower Cape May) scored with 9:30 remaining to make it 8-4. Marymount trimmed the margin in half at 8-6 with 3:51 left, but Stockton did not allow another shot on goal and prevailed by two.
Brielle Soltys (Absecon/Holy Spirit) chipped in with six ground balls and a game-high five caused turnovers.
Gina Marotta (Montville/Montville) added six ground balls, four draw controls and two caused turnovers.
Tess Valentino paced Marymount with four goals and an assist. Saints' goalie Ava Vautour made 15 saves.
Stockton will be on the road again on Saturday for a game at DeSales University at noon.