NJAC Tournament Central
PITMAN, N.J. – The sixth-seeded William Paterson men's soccer team (12-6-1, 4-5 NJAC) will travel to second-seeded Ramapo (14-2-2, 6-2-1 NJAC) for the New Jersey Athletic Conference (NJAC) Tournament semifinal round Tuesday, Oct. 30, at 2:00 p.m.
Live statistics and
live video of the match will be available.
WHERE:
- Ramapo Athletic Center Turf; Ticket prices are $5.00 for adults: $2.00 for children, students and senior citizens. WP students with ID will be admitted for free.
WHAT'S ON THE LINE:
- The winner advances to the championship match Friday, Nov. 2, at a time to be determined. The highest remaining seed will host the NJAC Tournament final.
WP IN THE NJAC TOURNAMENT:
- The Pioneers have reached the NJAC Tournament for the second straight year, and are playing in their first semifinal match since 2011.
- WP is making its ninth appearance in the NJAC Tournament in the last 11 years and its 11th trip overall (1973, 1975, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2017, 2018). The Pioneers are seeking their third conference title (1973, 1975).
SCOUTING THE PIONEERS:
- William Paterson is coming off a 2-1 first-round victory at third-seeded Rutgers-Camden (13-5-2, 6-2-1 NJAC) Oct. 27, and finished tied for sixth in the league standings.
- Junior midfielder Cameron Allen (Old Bridge, N.J./Saint John Vianney) paces the team in goals (seven), assists (five, tied-eighth in NJAC) and points (19). His three game-winning goals this fall are tied for the sixth-best total in the conference.
- Senior forward Brandon Harley (Pennsauken, N.J./Pennsauken) owns 13 points (6 g, 1 a), and junior forward Keysean Brant-Sharp (East Brunswick, N.J./East Brunswick) has contributed four goals and four assists for 12 points.
- Junior Kyle Quigley (Columbus, N.J./Northern Burlington Regional) has compiled a 1.57 goals-against average, .732 save percentage and two shutouts while starting 15 matches in goal. His 197 career saves are the most in Pioneer history.
SCOUTING THE ROADRUNNERS:
- Ramapo earned a first-round NJAC Tournament bye, and finished tied for second in the conference standings. The Roadrunners have won three straight, including a 3-2 overtime result at WP during the regular-season finale Oct. 24.
- Junior forward Joseph Fala leads the league with 23 goals and 52 points, adding six assists.
- Senior forward Trevor Albrecht has posted an NJAC-high 10 assists, chipping in three goals. Junior midfielder Nick Petrozziello and senior midfielder Chris Nash have added 10 points apiece (4 g, 2 a).
- Sophomore Joshua Schaffer ranks second in the conference with a 0.85 goals-against average and .821 save percentage, registering six shutouts (third in league) in 18 starts.
LAST TIME THEY MET:
- William Paterson dropped a 3-2 overtime Senior Night decision to Ramapo Oct. 24. The Pioneers took a 2-1 lead in the 86th minute, but the Roadrunners struck in the 87th and 93rd minutes for the win.
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