Men's Soccer | 10/26/2026 2:31:00 PM
NEWARK, N.J. – Rutgers-Newark men's soccer standouts Erick Cortes and David Bejarano have earned New Jersey Athletic Conference (NJAC) weekly honors, with Cortes named NJAC Player of the Week and Bejarano selected as NJAC Defensive Player of the Week.
Cortes led the Scarlet Raiders with three goals during a 1-0-1 week, recording eight shots with five on target. Against Ramapo, Cortes scored a late game-tying goal to help Rutgers-Newark earn a draw. He followed that performance with a brace against No. 2 Rowan, scoring the opening goal before adding the game-winner in a 4-1 victory over the nationally ranked Profs.
Bejarano anchored the Scarlet Raiders' defense in the victory over Rowan, making 11 saves on 15 shots faced while allowing just one goal. His performance helped Rutgers-Newark secure a statement win over the No. 2-ranked Profs.
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