Second Half Surge Sends #5 MSU Past
Kean, 2-0
Union, N.J. (10/1/08) - Junior Joseph
Cullen (Clementon, N.J.) notched the game-winning goal on a
free kick in the second half to propel #5 Montclair State
University to a 2-0 win over host Kean University Wednesday evening
at Kean Alumni Stadium.
The Cougars drop their sixth straight, including four nationally
ranked opponents, to fall to 4-7-1 overall and 0-4 in NJAC
competition. The win improves the Red Hawks to a perfect 11-0
and 4-0 in NJAC play.
After a scoreless first half, MSU surged early as Cullen notched
what would be the game-winner on a free kick, 20 yards out at
54:35. Eight minutes later, the Red Hawks added insurance as
junior John Esposito (Hillside, N.J.) took a cross from
senior Tyler Masterson (Long Valley, N.J.) from 10 yards
out.
Sophomore keeper Alfredo Oquendo (North Plainfield,
N.J.) (pictured right) made 12 stops for the Cougars while
senior Nick Mele (Delran, N.J.) had two in the shutout,
his sixth of the season.
The Red Hawks held a 29-7 advantage in shots while also holding
an 8-2 lead in corner kicks, including six in the second half.
Both teams continue NJAC action as KU takes on #14 William
Paterson on Saturday, October 4th at 1 p.m. while MSU
returns home to take on Rutgers-Camden at 2 p.m.
