CAMDEN, NJ – Rutgers-Newark junior forward Karen Johnson netted a second-half goal, but Rutgers-Camden shut down the Scarlet Raider attack for a 6-1 New Jersey Athletic Conference win.

Rutgers-Camden 6, Rutgers-Newark 1

Rutgers-Newark owned a 17-13 edge in shots, and the Raiders (6-8-1, NJAC 1-5-0) put just one fewer shot on goal than the Raptors (6-9-1, NJAC 1-4-1), but Rutgers-Camden freshman goalkeeper Elizabeth Malony made eight saves to spell the difference.

Rutgers-Camden got a hat track from sophomore forward Samantha Sharp and a school-record tying four assists from senior midfielder Jessica Leoni to fuel its attack.

Sophomore goalkeeper Kat Renteria made four saves during a tough night between the pipes.

Johnson's third goal of the season trimmed the Raptor lead to 3-1 in the 64th minute. She picked up a loose ball in the box and scored to give Rutgers-Newark a ray of hope.

But, Sharp scored two goals as Rutgers-Camden erupted for three goals during a 3-minute, 33-second span to break open the contest. 

Midfielders Whitney Huberand Liana Abreu each put three shots on goal for Rutgers-Newark.

The loss snapped a 3-match undefeated stretch for the Raiders who were 2-0-1 while allowing just one goal in their last three outings.

Rutgers-Newark hosts Kean in an NJAC on Alumni Field on Saturday at 7 p.m.