The NJIT women's soccer team (6-5-6, 1-3-3 AE) defeated Maine (3-7-3, 2-3-2 AE), 2-1, in its final regular season home game on Saturday night at Lubetkin Field at Mal Simon Stadium.
NJIT struck first in the third minute when Briana Andreoli scored her ninth goal of the season. The Highlanders allowed just two shots in the first half and took a 1-0 lead into halftime.
Maine responded with a goal by Victoria Dungey in the 65th minute, assisted by Abbey Thornton. The Black Bears created several chances to tie the game in the second half, but the Highlanders held on for the victory.