JERSEY CITY, N.J. - The NJCU men's soccer team faced a challenging matchup against William Paterson, ultimately falling 4-0. The loss closed out their 2024 season to a 6-10-3 overall record.

The first half showcased a resilient effort from the Gothic Knights, who held the Pioneers scoreless. NJCU managed to record five shots, with one on target, while limiting William Paterson's opportunities effectively. Freshman goalkeeper Lennox Nunez (Linden, N.J./Linden) stood out, making a season-high seven saves—five of which came in the first half.

The turning point of the match came shortly after halftime. In the 60th minute, William Paterson broke through, scoring with a low shot into the center of the net. The situation worsened for NJCU in the 65th minute when a red card was issued, leaving the team to play down. Capitalizing on the advantage, the Pioneers quickly added three more goals in a flurry of offense over the next eight minutes, effectively sealing the game.

Statistically, William Paterson dominated the match, leading 22-5 in total shots, with 11 of those on target compared to NJCU's one. The corner kick count also favored the Pioneers, 7-2. Senior Joao Autran (Itatiba, Brazil/Objetivo) was the standout for NJCU, taking two shots—one of which was on target.

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