Box Score

Senior Day Insert

Ewing, NJ…The College of New Jersey field hockey team closed out the regular season on a winning note as the fifth-ranked Lions shutout visiting Drew University 4-0 on Tuesday at Lions' Stadium.

TCNJ capped the regular season with a 15-2 mark, while the Rangers fell to 9-10.

Prior to the game, TCNJ recognized its senior class for their hard work and dedication to the program. That group included Kendra Boyd (Atlantic Highlands, NJ/Henry Hudson), Jackie Gelinas (Flemington, NJ/Hunterdon Central), Jenny Lubin (Moorestown, NJ/Moorestown), Kelly Mitchell (Mt. Laurel, NJ/Lenape), Maggie Rarich (Titusville, NJ/Hopewell Valley), Kacey Reichhard (Denville, NJ/Morris Knolls), and Katie Reuther (Toms River, NJ/Toms River North).

It was TCNJ's younger players that made sure the seniors capped their home careers with a win as freshman Alex Okuniewicz (Toms River, NJ/Toms River North) scored 1:27 into the game followed by a pair of goals by sophomore Leigh Mitchell (Mt. Laurel, NJ/Lenape). Mitchell's goals came with 27:51 and 1:14 left in the half giving the hosts a 3-0 cushion at the break.

Reuther had a banner half for the Lions assisting on all three of TCNJ's goals.

In the second half, Mitchell completed the hat trick with 1:27 remaining on an assist from sophomore Kellyn Riley (Cherry Hill, NJ/Cherry Hill West).

For the Lions, goalies Shannon Syciarz (Garwood, NJ/Arthur L. Jackson) and Sammi Brach (Belle Mead, NJ/Montgomery) combined on the team's eighth shutout of the season.

In goal for the Rangers, Laren Fasano (Branchville, NJ/High Point) finished with six saves, while Stef Rutkowski (Wilmington, DE/Tower Hill) finished with five.

Drew's Elizabeth Law (Manahawkin, NJ/Southern Regional) added a pair of defensive saves.

TCNJ will wait until this weekend to find out who its next opponent will be when the field for the 2008 NCAA Division III Championships is announced.