No. 14 TCNJ women's lacrosse suffered an 11-5 defeat to unbeaten Muhlenberg, who improved to 9-0, marking their best start in program history. TCNJ initially led 3-1, thanks to CJ Kole's three goals in the first quarter, but they couldn't score for over 32 minutes as Muhlenberg's defense excelled. Meaghan Haughney's standout performance in goal, with nine saves, contributed significantly to the Mules' victory. This match was a contest of unbeatens, with Muhlenberg showcasing their dominance, especially in draw controls.

By the Numbers
  • TCNJ managed only 5 goals after leading 3-1 early.
  • Muhlenberg dominated draw controls 15-3 and outshot TCNJ 31-22.
State of Play
  • Muhlenberg improved to 9-0, emerging as a strong contender in Division III.
  • TCNJ's previous game saw them averaging 14.5 goals, significantly underperformed in this matchup.
What's Next

TCNJ will regroup and travel back to Pennsylvania to face Lebanon Valley on Saturday, seeking to bounce back from this loss.

Bottom Line

While TCNJ started strong, their inability to score during critical phases led to a decisive loss against a well-organized Muhlenberg squad. Moving forward, TCNJ must focus on offensive consistency and capitalizing on scoring opportunities to remain competitive.