UNION, N.J. – The TCNJ men's soccer team conceded a 3-1 decision at Kean in the NJAC quarterfinals on Saturday.

Justin Dominique scored his team-high 12^th goal for the sixth-seeded Lions, whose season came to an end with an overall record of 8-10-1 and the program's first NJAC playoff appearance since 2016.

Third-seeded Kean (12-4-1) advanced to the semifinals to face No. 2 Rutgers-Newark.

After a cagey start to the rematch of last weekend's double-overtime thriller, the Cougars got on the board with the game's first shot on target as Erick Chicas found the back of the net in the 27^th minute.

Kean doubled its advantage about seven minutes later on a goal by Sadeiki Roberts, putting the Lions in a sizeable hole. With little going right, Dominique came through with a brilliant piece of individual play. The junior secured a pass from Jake Gershon and burst through multiple defenders before sliding a low shot under Cougars keeper Dominic Ridge and into the twine to pull TCNJ within one with just 2:46 to go in the half.

With all to play for in the second half, the Lions were unable to find an equalizer before Raonne Dias put the match out of reach with a goal in the 69^th minute. Dominique put two more shots on frame, but Ridge was equal to both and Kean staved off TCNJ's charge.

Julian Franco made two saves for the Lions. Kean enjoyed a 15-5 advantage in shots and a 6-2 edge in corner kicks.