October 1, 2005

SCILLIERI AND CHESTER NET ONE EACH DEFEATING MONTCLAIR, 2-0 IN NJAC ACTION

Mahwah, NJ: The Ramapo College men's soccer team defeated the Red Hawks of Montclair State, 2-0 today in a NJAC match-up in Mahwah. The Roadrunners remain undefeated in the conference improving to 4-0-1, while standing at 8-1-1 overall. Montclair falls to 7-3-1 overall, 2-2-1 in the New Jersey Athletic Conference.

The first half of play ended scoreless after junior goaltender PATRICK JAGODZINSKI (Lebanon, NJ) blocked two shots for the first half shut out and senior goal minder Chris Owen (Pompton Lakes, NJ) blocked zero in the first half with the Red Hawk defense holding the Roadrunners to two first half shots.

At 59:54, rookie JIM SCILLIERI (Wayne, NJ) pushed a ball past Owen off a throw-in by sophomore BRYAN CHOMA (Middletown, NJ) recording his 7th goal of the year. SCILLIER'S goal turned out to be the game winner after JAGODZINSKI posted two more saves in the last 45 minutes earning his 2nd shut out of the year. Senior midfielder MATT CHESTER (Hamilton, NJ) added insurance in the 72nd minute for a two-goal lead. Ramapo shut down the Red Hawks recording the 2-0 victory in Mahwah.

Owen posted four saves while JAGODZINSKI added four of his own. The Roadrunners out shot the Red Hawks, 13-9 with 11 Roadrunner shots coming in the final half.

Ramapo will travel to SUNY Old Westbury on Saturday, October 8th for a 1:00 PM start.