JERSEY CITY, N.J. (October 19, 2024) – Sophomore forward Brianne Reeves scored the first two goals of her collegiate career and added one assist here Saturday to power the Rutgers University-Camden women's soccer team over New Jersey City University, 3-1, in a New Jersey Athletic Conference game.
 
The Scarlet Raptors evened their record at 7-7-2 and raised their NJAC mark to 2-4. The Gothic Knights fell to 5-3-6 overall and 1-3-2 in conference play.
 
Rutgers-Camden raised its record to 19-7 in its all-time series against NJCU, snapping a two-game losing streak in the rivalry.
 
Reeves scored her first goal with only 22 seconds remaining in the first half to give the Scarlet Raptors a 1-0 halftime lead.
 
Midway through the second half, Reeves fed graduate student midfielder Jazmin Brown for what proved to be the game-winning goal at 71:33. It was the second goal of the season for Brown and gave Reeves her third assist.
 
Reeves continued her stellar afternoon with a goal at 76:01. She was assisted by freshman midfielder/forward Asia Horne, whose third assist tied Reeves for the team lead.
 
The Gothic Knights spoiled the Raptors' shutout bid in the 81st minute on a goal by midfielder Samantha Szymanski. She was assisted by midfielder/forward Nyrohah Alvarenga.
 
The Scarlet Raptors held a 16-11 advantage in shots in the game. NJCU held a 7-5 edge in corner kicks.
 
Raptor senior goalie Michaela Graham made four saves in her victory, while junior keeper Sophia Mannino had three saves.
 
The Scarlet Raptors return to action Wednesday with a 6 p.m. NJAC game at William Paterson University.