MONTCLAIR, N.J. – The William Paterson women's soccer team (0-1-1, 0-1-1 NJAC) had a 1-0 lead at the end of the first half, but ultimately gave up four goals in the second half as they were bested 4-1 on the road at Montclair State (3-0-1, 3-0-1 NJAC) on March 25.
 
HOW IT HAPPENED:

• Junior Isabel Fernandez (Kearny, N.J./Kearny) put the first goal on the scoreboard at the 33:43 mark as she capitalized on a pass from classmate Daniella LoBue (Clifton, N.J./Clifton), placing the ball into the low left corner for the only point of the first half.
• The Red Hawks were able to answer the Pioneers goal shortly after the second half kickoff, scoring the game-tying goal at the 46:39 mark.
• Montclair State took the lead at the 68:52 mark as a high left shot was able to find the back of the net, giving them a 2-1 lead.
• The Red Hawks would extend their lead late in the second half with two goals at the 84:31 and 87:53 marks to close out the contest 4-1.

INSIDE THE NUMBERS:

• Senior goalkeeper Erica Hickey (Port Jefferson Station, N.Y./Comsewogue) compiled five saves for WP.
• Fernandez's goal today was the first of her career at William Paterson.

UP NEXT:

• William Paterson will host Stockton on Saturday, March 27 at 12:00 p.m.

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