TCNJ Field Hockey vs. SUNY New Paltz - Rachael Tetzlaff
TCNJ's Rachael Tetzlaff (Photo by Michael Franco/OnNJ Sports)
October 17, 2026

IMAGES: Trio of First Half Goals Lead TCNJ Field Hockey Past New Paltz

By Michael Franco

TCNJ Field Hockey vs. SUNY New Paltz - 10.17.2026

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Action from TCNJ's field hockey game against SUNY New Paltz on Oct. 17, 2026. (Photo by Michael Franco/OnNJ Sports)

Three first-half goals propelled the No. 24 TCNJ field hockey team to a 3-1 victory over SUNY New Paltz on Oct. 17, 2026, at the TCNJ Field Hockey/Lacrosse Complex in Ewing.

Codie Sciacca led the Lions with a goal and an assist, while Lindsey Hoffman and Jadyn Huff each added a goal of their own to the score sheet.  Avery Vacca also added an assist for TCNJ.

Lion netminder Brigitte Racey made five saves for TCNJ.

With the win, TCNJ improves to 9-3 on the season and will next travel to Glassboro on Wednesday to face No. 15 Rowan in a top-25 showdown and battle of the top two teams in the NJAC.

About the Author

Michael Franco
Michael Franco
Photographer

Franco is a sports photographer and the owner of Franco Photography, based in Jackson, New Jersey. He has spent years photographing athletes and teams throughout the state. You can often find him along the sidelines at high school, college sporting events and Professional sports, with a particular passion for soccer, football, basketball, and lacrosse. Franco enjoys capturing not only the action of the game, but also the emotion, intensity, and moments that happen around it. Over the years, he has had the opportunity to photograph everything from regular season games, and tournaments to senior nights and championship-level events. When he’s not photographing sports, Franco also specializes in senior portraits and event photography.

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