NJAC Tournament Championship Bracket 

PITMAN, N.J. – The third-seeded William Paterson field hockey team (2-2, 1-2 NJAC) will play for the New Jersey Athletic Conference (NJAC) Tournament title Saturday, April 10, at home against fourth-seeded Ramapo (0-1, 0-1 NJAC) at 8:00 p.m. 
 
HOW TO WATCH:

• Live statistics and live video will be available
• WP Spectator Policy

 
WHERE:

• Wightman Stadium; Wayne, N.J.

 
WP IN THE NJAC TOURNAMENT:

• WP is making its sixth appearance in the NJAC Tournament (1973, 1975, 1977, 2012, 2015, Spring 2021), and the Pioneers are seeking their fourth conference title (1973, 1975, 1977).

SCOUTING THE PIONEERS:

• William Paterson advanced to the championship game with a 1-0 double-overtime semifinal win April 8 at second-seeded Stockton. Junior back Alicia Mitchell (Morris Plains, N.J./Parsippany Hills) knocked home a rebound with 45 seconds remaining during the second overtime period.
• Juniors Megan Hoopes (Westmont, N.J./Haddon Twp.) and Mitchell lead the Pioneers with two goals apiece, followed by Catie Wilson (Oaklyn, N.J./Collingswood) and Kelsie Murphy (West Milford, N.J./West Milford) with one goal each.
• Junior Abigail Viola (Monroe Twp., N.J./Monroe Twp.) has notched two assists on the season, while classmate Hope Addlesberger (Cinnaminson, N.J./Cinnaminson) has one.
• In goal, Emily Hoagland (Bayville, N.J./Central Regional) owns a 1.60 goal-against average, .741 save percentage and two shutouts during her first collegiate season.

SCOUTING THE ROADRUNNERS:

• Due to COVID protocols, Ramapo has played just one game this season, a 1-0 overtime loss at WP March 16.
• Goalie Samantha Stolker has one save on the year.

 
LAST TIME THEY MET:

• Junior midfielder Megan Hoopes (Westmont, N.J./Haddon Twp.) found the back of the cage in the 64th minute, lifting William Paterson to a 1-0 overtime season-opening victory against visiting Ramapo March 16.

 
FOLLOW THE PIONEERS:

• http://www.wpupioneers.com/socialmedia