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MAY 24 2026 AT 7:14 AM

Baseball: Late Rally Falls Short in NCAA Tournament

The Montclair State Baseball team mounted a determined comeback but ultimately fell 6–5 to Endicott in the NCAA Division III Tournament.

• Key Moment: CHASE FISCHER blasted a game‑tying home run in the 8th inning.
• Standout Performances:
  • CHRIS MATESIC escaped early jams with clutch strikeouts.
  • JOHN TOMSHO and MICHAEL WANSAW JR. teamed up to produce the game’s opening run.
• Outcome: Despite a ninth‑inning push, Endicott held on, sending MSU to an elimination matchup against Whitworth.

Men’s Basketball: NJAC Championship Thriller

The #6 Red Hawks battled TCNJ in a nail‑biting NJAC Championship, ultimately falling 83–81 in a game defined by momentum swings and elite shot‑making.

• Early Surge: KABRIEN GOSS and JACOB MORALES combined for a barrage of early three‑pointers.
• Halftime Edge: MSU led 46–42 after a 10–4 run sparked by MYLES PRIMAS’ steal‑and‑slam sequence.
• Down‑to‑the‑Wire Finish: Despite holding a double‑digit lead in the second half, the Red Hawks were edged in the final minutes.

Men’s Basketball: Semifinal Comeback Secures Program Wins Record

Earlier in the week, MSU stormed back to defeat Rowan 89–75 in the NJAC Semifinals, setting a program record for wins (25–1).

• Second‑Half Dominance: A massive 32–7 run flipped the game in MSU’s favor.
• Long‑Range Excellence: KABRIEN GOSS and JACOB MORALES combined for multiple deep threes to build separation.
• Defensive Turnaround: After trailing early in the second half, MSU’s pressure defense forced turnovers that fueled the comeback.

Men’s Basketball: Win Streak Extends to 19 Games

In a midweek matchup, the #5 Red Hawks topped William Paterson 96–82, extending their undefeated season to 19–0.

• Game‑Breaking Run: A 20–5 surge to close the first half put MSU firmly in control.
• Key Contributors:
  • MYLES PRIMAS and KABRIEN GOSS opened the game with back‑to‑back threes.
  • RYAN CASSELS and KUNGA TSERING provided crucial scoring and playmaking.
• Second‑Half Control: Despite a brief William Paterson rally, MSU’s depth and perimeter shooting sealed the win.

🏅 Weekly Takeaway

Montclair State teams showcased resilience, elite shooting, and postseason intensity throughout the week. Men’s Basketball continued its historic run with both a semifinal triumph and a championship thriller, while Baseball demonstrated grit on the national stage with a near‑comeback in NCAA Tournament play.

SOURCE CREDIT: MONTCLAIRATHLETICS.COM