SUNY New Paltz Men’s Soccer Holds Off Rutgers-Newark in NJAC Road Tilt

NEWARK, NJ – The State University of New York New Paltz men’s soccer team earned a crucial three points in New Jersey Athletic Conference (NJAC) play Wednesday evening, defeating Rutgers-Newark 2-1 at Frederick Douglass Field. The Hawks (8-4-1 overall, 3-2 NJAC) received goals from Brandon Dhanoolal and Cody Hamilton, building a two-goal advantage before holding off a late push from the Scarlet Raiders (5-3-4, 2-1-1 NJAC). Hamilton’s second-half tally ultimately stood as the game-winner, helping SUNY New Paltz secure the triumph. Rutgers-Newark generated the first dangerous opportunities of the evening, testing the Hawks’ defense early. Zahradeen Amadou sent an attempt…