CAMDEN N.J. (Oct. 27, 2021) – The Rutgers University-Camden men's soccer came into its Senior Night game here Wednesday knowing that it needed a victory to qualify for the New Jersey Athletic Conference playoffs.
 
Rowan University wasn't in quite as dire a circumstance, but the Profs knew that a combination of potential outcomes could eliminate them from the playoffs if they didn't win.
 
The Profs left little doubt about their playoff berth and eliminated the Scarlet Raptors as they defeated Rutgers-Camden in NJAC action, 3-0. The win lifts Rowan to 10-3-1 overall and 5-3-1 in the conference, earning the Profs the fourth seed and a home game when the NJAC playoffs start Saturday.
 
Rutgers-Camden falls to 8-8-3 overall and finishes at 4-5 in conference play as it misses the NJAC playoffs for the first time since 2017. The Scarlet Raptors will wait to see if they are selected for an ECAC tournament berth.
 
Prior to the game, Rutgers-Camden honored departing players Isai Aguilar, Skyler Diggs, Dylan Kazmierowicz, Tyler Kazmierowicz, Kaito Kitazawa, Luis Rivadeneira and Parker Solowey in a Senior Night celebration. Senior Night gallery

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Rowan nearly scored in the sixth minute, but a potential goal was headed out near the goal line by junior back Frankie Knapp. The Scarlet Raptors also had their chances for a first-half goal, but it was the Profs who broke the scoreless deadlock at 22:22. A long throw-in by sophomore Luke Yates was headed into the net by sophomore midfielder Leo Montesinos.
 
The Profs tacked on another goal in the 52nd minute when sophomore forward Wilby Alfred finished his seventh goal of the season just inside the near left post. It was assisted by sophomore Chad Yates.
 
Rowan added its final goal in the 83rd minute when sophomore Brett Guetens sprung freshman Amias Colestock down the left side. The freshman forward finished off the play for his first career goal.
 
Rowan outshot Rutgers-Camden, 13-9, including 8-3 in shots on goal. The Scarlet Raptors held a 5-3 edge in corner kicks.
 
Rutgers-Camden sophomore Sean Boen made four saves in goal, while Rowan senior James Weinberg notched the shutout with two saves. Both goalies also were aided by a backsave.