UNION, N.J. – The College of New Jersey field hockey team snapped a two-game skid, exploding for a 5-0 win over Kean University Saturday night. The Lions improved to 11-3 on the year and 3-2 in the NJAC. The Cougars dropped to 7-10 and are 1-4 in conference play.
 
The Lions came out firing, scoring just six minutes into the game. Tori Tiefenthaler saw a shot deflect off the post and after a scramble in front of the net, Cayla Andrews gave the Lions an early lead. TCNJ would extend the advantage three minutes later with Jordan Allegretto scoring off a penalty corner. Andrews would find the back of the cage again before the opening frame was finished to put the Lions up 3-0 at the half.
 
The Lions again put the penalty corner to good use in the second half. Kayla Paterson scored her team leading 13^th of the season just under two minutes into the second half. Peterson then assisted on the Lions final goal of the day, ripping a shot that Iris Schuck deflected into the game.
 
TCNJ out-shot Kean 18-8 and Maddie Beaumont made four saves to earn the shutout.
 
The Lions return home Tuesday when they play host to Cabrini University. Pushback is set for 7:30 p.m.