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SIDE LINES: 9/24/14

Sophomore goalie, Eric Klenofsky, was named the Wilson MAAC Defensive Player of the Week for his play during men’s soccers last two games. Klenofsky first shutout in-state rival Rutgers on Tuesday, Sept. 16, in a 3-0 Hawks win, and he followed up that performance with six saves against Villanova in what ended up being a 1-1 tie. This is the fifth time Klenofsky has received the award in his career.

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Basile’s Interception Seals Wagner Nail-Biter

In a tough fought game, the Monmouth Hawks’ football team was able to close the deal on a victory over former Northeast Conference rival, the Wagner Seahawks with a final score of 21-16 thanks to the late-game heroics of freshman Mike Basile. With the victory, the Hawks improved to 2-0 for the season while the Seahawks fall to 1-2. The Hawks have now won three consecutive games against the rival from Staten Island.

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SIDE LINES: 9/17/14

The field hockey team was shutout 3-0 by Old Dominion, who is ranked 17th, this past Sunday, Sept. 14. With the loss MU falls to 2-3 on the young season. Old Dominion managed to score more goals than the Hawks got off shots, as the blue and white registered only two total shot attempts for the contest.

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Cross Country Begins with Annual MU Kick-Off

The men’s and women’s cross country teams started off their season with a bang, both winning their first meet, the Monmouth XC Kick-Off on Saturday, Aug. 30. This annual competition is hosted by Monmouth as the first meet of the season. Held at Thompson Park in Lincroft, NJ, the meet allowed schools to gauge their performances for the future, while incorporating some friendly competition in the process.