Box Score

Swarthmore, PA...In an early-season showdown between undefeated and nationally-ranked women's soccer teams, The College of New Jersey beat Swarthmore College by the score of 2-0 on Wednesday on the Garnet's home field scoring a goal in each half.

TCNJ (6-0) is ranked eighth in the latest National Soccer Coaches Association of America Division III poll with Swarthmore (5-1) ranked 15th.

The Lions scored the game's first goal 25:05 into the contest as junior Casey Caruso (East Brunswick, NJ/East Brunswick) knocked in a feed from classmate Briann McDonough (North Arlington, NJ/Immaculate Heart Academy). The goal was Caruso's third of the season.

TCNJ tacked on an insurance goal with 3:09 left in the game as freshman Alexa Rozzi (Freehold, NJ/Freehold Township) scored with an assist from Nikki Migliori (Hamilton, NJ/Steinert).

Senior keeper Jessica Clarke (Wayne, NJ/Wayne Valley) made a pair of saves as she collected her fourth shutout of the season.

TCNJ held a decisive edge in shots, outshooting Swarthmore by a margin of 26-2.

The Lions open New Jersey Athletic Conference play on Saturday, September 19 as they head to Kean University to take on the Cougars in a 7 p.m.