TCNJ men’s soccer extends unbeaten streak to 11 games in draw with Montclair State

The TCNJ men’s soccer team extended its unbeaten streak to 11 games playing Montclair State to a scoreless draw in Montclair, New Jersey, according to tcnjathletics.com. Entering the contest against a high-scoring opponent that had netted 25 goals in its previous five matches, the Lions secured their best start to a season since at least 1994 behind seven saves from sophomore Sean Najdzinowicz.

Montclair State Attack Tests Tcnj Defense

Montclair State attacked immediately in the opening 12 minutes, accumulating four corner kicks and four shots. Najdzinowicz stopped three shots in the first half and denied two more attempts at the start of the second half to keep the Red Hawks off the scoreboard. TCNJ registered its first shot on frame when sophomore Tye Maser fired an attempt that was stopped on the goal line by the Montclair State defense. Finn McCarthy added a late clearance block during the final 30 minutes to preserve the clean sheet.

Red Hawks Dominate Shots in Scoreless Draw

The Red Hawks outshot the Lions 17 to 3, holding an 8-1 advantage in shots on target and a 7-2 edge in corner kicks. Tomas Monteiro led Montclair State with three shots on frame, while Maser accounted for the sole shot on goal for Tcnj. The scoreless result marked just the second time this season that Montclair State has been held without a goal. For Najdzinowicz, the shutout represents the seventh of his career, placing him in a tie for ninth-most in program history.

Rutgers-newark Homecoming Match And 1996 Team Celebration

TCNJ returns home on October 10, 2026, to host Rutgers-Newark for a match scheduled to begin at 11:00 A.M. during Homecoming Weekend. The program will honor the 1996 National Championship team during halftime ceremonies. The Lions hold a 5-0-6 overall record and a 1-0-2 mark in New Jersey Athletic Conference play heading into the weekend fixture.