Kean Edges Ramapo, 15-13

Kean Edges Ramapo, 15-13
Kean Athletics

Mahwah, N.J. (4/15/09) - Sophomore Amanda South (Fairless, Pa.) notched a career-high nine goals as Kean University defeated Ramapo College, 15-13, Wednesday afternoon. The win applies to both the New Jersey Athletic Conference (NJAC) and Skyline Conference improving Kean's record to 6-7 overall, 1-2 NJAC, 4-0 Skyline. Ramapo falls to 2-8 overall, 0-2 NJAC and 1-3 Skyline. It was a see-saw affair for most of the contest, with Ramapo leading by as many as four in the first half of action. After the Roadrunners scored six straight goals, Kean responded and closed out the half with four straight of their own, knotting the match at seven all. Senior Stephanie Cirino (Warminster, Pa.) tallied the first two goals, while South added the final two to close out the first 30 minutes. Both teams then battled back and forth, tying for the last time at 12 all with 16:58 to go in the second half. Freshman Nicole Torre (Toms River, N.J.) gave KU the lead for good with an unassisted goal at 16:46. South then added insurance with two more goals before closing out the match. Cirino finished with three goals while sophomore Erica Kelly (West Deptford, N.J.) added a goal and an assist.