MONTCLAIR, N.J. — Rutgers-Newark women's soccer dropped a 3-0 decision to Montclair State on Saturday afternoon in New Jersey Athletic Conference (NJAC) action at MSU Soccer Park.
Montclair State (8-1-1, 2-0-0 NJAC) struck twice in the opening 24 minutes, with Isabell Kronow scoring both goals. Kronow opened the scoring in the 22nd minute off an assist from Shannon Mullins before adding her second less than three minutes later.
Rutgers-Newark (5-2-3, 1-1-0 NJAC) was held to one shot in the match, with Juliana Nunez recording the Scarlet Raiders' lone attempt. Montclair State finished with a 16-1 advantage in shots and earned 11 corner kicks to Rutgers-Newark's three.
Goalkeeper Maura Chawner kept the Scarlet Raiders within striking distance throughout the contest, making five saves, including three in the second half. Chawner denied several Red Hawk opportunities, including stops on shots by Kaylee Lauber and Kronow.
Montclair State added an insurance goal in the 84th minute when Kaylee Lauber finished a pass from Kronow to close out the scoring.
Rutgers-Newark returns to action on Wednesday, October 7, when the Scarlet Raiders travel to face Stockton in NJAC play.
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