WAYNE, N.J. – The College of New Jersey field hockey team earned a second conference shutout in as many league games, defeating William Paterson 4-0 Saturday afternoon. With the win, the Lions remain unbeaten at 11-0 overall and 2-0 in conference play. The Pioneers fall to 7-6 overall, and 0-2 in the NJAC.
 
After a scoreless first quarter, the Lions came out firing to begin the second. Three minutes into the frame. Tori Tiefenthaler deflected a Tori Hannah pass by the Pioneer goalie to give TCNJ a lead they would not relinquish. The goal gave Tiefenthaler her 100^th career point.
 
Minutes later, the Lions struck again. After earning a penalty corner, Kayla Peterson received the insert from Jess Hatch. Peterson took the shot to extend the Lions lead to 2-0. Before the half was finished, Hatch would score a goal of her own. The freshman took a shot that deflected off the goalie's pads and into the goal.
 
In the fourth quarter, Peterson ripped a shot from the top of the circle that produced the final score.
 
Maddie Beaumont made five saves in net to record the shutout.
 
TCNJ out-shot William Paterson 36-13 for the game.
 
The Lions return to action Tuesday, Oct. 15 when they travel to Albright for a 4 p.m. game.