Men's Soccer Falls to Rowan, 1-0

GLASSBORO, N.J. (10/21/06) - The Rowan University men's soccer team defeated New Jersey Athletic Conference (NJAC) opponent Kean University, 1-0, on Saturday night. The victory improves the Profs' record to 9-7-2 overall and 3-4-1 in the NJAC. The Cougars are 7-6-5 overall and 3-3-2 in the conference.

Rowan sophomore forward Jay Vigilante (Manasquan, N.J.) scored the game winner with 24 seconds remaining in the first half on a shot from the edge of the penalty area. The unassisted goal was his fourth of the season.

Rowan had a 19-11 advantage in shots, with Prof senior goalkeeper Anthony Clemente (Kendall Park, N.J.) recording five saves for his fourth shutout. Kean junior Kyle Crego (Ocean City, N.J.) collected eight saves in 69:43 for the Cougars. Rookie Chris Chaban (Hillside, N.J.) made one save after replacing Crego.

The Cougars host William Paterson University in the NJAC regular season finale on Wednesday, October 25, at 7:30 p.m.