POMONA, NJ – Despite another strong performance from freshman defender Jessica Gavilanes (Orange, NJ/Union Catholic) and the Scarlet Raiders' backline, the Scarlet Raiders fell short against New Jersey Athletic Conference rival Richard Stockton, 1-0, falling to 1-3-1 in conference play.

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Mired in another defensive struggle, freshman Julia Caseres (Union, NJ/Union) gave the Scarlet Raiders their best scoring chance of the day in the 13th minute with a shot which bounded off the crossbar. Gavilanes put a shot on goal for Rutgers-Newark in the 40th minute.

Richard Stockton's Leah Pocoroba would put the Ospreys ahead in the 36th minute off of an assist by Courtney Dougherty

Scarlet Raiders' goalkeeper Kat Renteria (North Bergen, NJ/Cliffside Park) collected three saves in the loss.

Rutgers-Newark will face St. Joseph's (LI) on Wednesday, October 8 at 7:00 p.m. at Alumni Field.