The women’s soccer team gained thier second consecutive road win as they defeated NJIT, 2-0, on Thursday, Sept. 4. Freshman Rachelle Ross scored her first career goal for the blue and white while senior Alexa Freguletti scored her third goal of the season. Sophomore Alexis McTamney had the assist on both goals.
The Hawks outshot their opponent 25-5 and had three more cornerkicks than NJIT.
With the win, the team improves to 3-2 and records their third shutout of the season.
In their first game on the road, the University’s field hockey team defeated Lehigh University, 3-1, on Sunday afternoon.
With the victory, the Hawks improve to a 2-2 record. The women will return to action on Sunday, September 14 as they travel to Norfolk, VA to face the 1-3 Old Dominon team.
Senior running back Kwabena Asante and junior kicker Lucas Santangelo were awarded Big South Player of the Week honors for their assistance in the 52-21 win over Delaware State on Saturday, August 30. Asante scored four touchdowns; Santangelo kicked three field goals and five extra points in his first appearance.
MU Golf alumni, Ian Thimble, received his first professional victory by winning the 105th Massachusetts Open this past summer.
At the tournament’s end, Thimble was in a four-man tie which called for a three-hole playoff. Thimble bested his opponents as he birdied the 16th hole and saved par on the final two holes.
Thimble graduated from the University in 2013 with a degree from the Buisness School.
UPCOMING GAMES
Friday, September 12
WSOC at Fairleigh Dickinson
Teaneck, NJ 7:00 pm
Saturday, September 13
Football vs Wagner
Kessler Field 1:00 pm
Coed Sailing (Club)
Laser North Qualifier 2:00 pm
MSOC vs Holy Cross
The Great Lawn 7:00 pm
Sunday, September 14
FH at Old Dominion
Norfolk, VA 1:00 pm
WSOC vs. Lafayette
The Great Lawn 6:00 pm
Tuesday, September 16
MSOC at Rutgers
New Bruinswick, NJ 6:00 pm
Friday, September 19
MGolf at Rutgers
New Bruinswick, NJ 8:00 am
FH vs Northeastern
So Sweet A Cat Field 3:00 pm
