NJAC Field Hockey Tournament Bracket
GLASSBORO, NJ – The Rowan University field hockey team is seeded fourth in the New Jersey Athletic Conference (NJAC) Championship Tournament. The Profs travel to the top seed The College of New Jersey on Wednesday, Nov. 2 for an 8 p.m. semifinal game.
In the other semifinal game, number two Montclair State University (15-4) hosts the third seed Kean University (16-2) on Wednesday at 7 p.m. The two semifinal winners meet in the NJAC final on Saturday, Nov. 5 at the higher seed. The conference champion receives an automatic bid to the NCAA Division III Championship Tournament. The national tournament starts with first round games on Wednesday, Nov. 9.
Rowan has a 12-6 record while TCNJ is 14-3 overall. The Profs earned the fourth spot with a 5-1 victory at Stockton University on Saturday, Oct. 29. Forward
Bridget Boyle (fr. Medford, NJ/Shawnee) scored two goals and had one assist. Midfielder/forward
Julie Johnson (fr. Mount Ephraim, NJ/Audubon) contributed with one goal and one assist. Midfielder
Jacqui Rosati (so. Haddon Heights, NJ/Paul VI) and back
Skyler Pino (so. Gloucester City, NJ/Gloucester City) each chipped in with a goal. Forward
Rachel Galante (so. Mount Laurel, NJ/Collingswood) added an assist. Goalie
Carly DeMarco (jr. Gloucester City, NJ/Gloucester City) made four saves.
This is the sixth year for the NJAC Field Hockey Championship Tournament. All six years, the Profs have advanced to the postseason. Rowan played in the championship game in 2015, 2014 and 2012. Prior to the tournament format, the Profs won the conference title six times (2009, 2005, 2003, 2002, 2000 and 1998).
