When stranded at sea, most feel scared and nervous, but for Monmouth University’s sailing team, that is where they feel most at home.
Sports
Football Can’t Get Over the Hill, Lose to Lehigh 28-25
In a game that had several lead changes and some late-game dramatics, Monmouth University’s football team lost their home opener, 28-25, to NCAA #19 Lehigh University Mountain Hawks on Saturday, September 14. MU falls to 0-3 with the loss while Lehigh improves to 2-0.
Men’s Soccer 1-1 for the Weekend
Competes in third overtime game and gains first victory
The Hawks earned their first win against the Villanova Wildcats at the Great Lawn on Wednesday, September 11. Sophomore midfielder Tomas Penfold scored within the first minute of overtime to finish the game with a score of 2-1.
Field Hockey Wins Home Opener Over Lehigh, 4-2
After a tough loss to nationally ranked #11 Temple University, the field hockey team concluded their four game road trip by competing in their home opener on Sunday, September 16. Taking on the Lehigh University Mountain Hawks at “So Sweet A Cat Field,” the MU Hawks claimed their first win of the season.
Women’s Soccer Improves to 6-1
On Sunday night at 6 pm, the Hawks defeated Fairleigh Dickinson University by a score of 1-0. The contest not only marked the women’s soccer teams sixth win, but it also noted their final non-conference game of the season. The lone goal was scored in the 80th minute of play by senior forward Monique Plescia. With the win, the blue and white post their fifth shutout of the season.
USA Soccer Gaining Popularity
One Player Has Close Ties to MU
In America, the four big sports have always been baseball, football, hockey and basketball. As of recent, another sport has come into the picture. Led by head coach Jürgen Klinsmann, the United States Men’s Soccer team has seen unprecedented success in international play over the last six months.
Monmouth XC Makes Top Ten in Two Consecutive Races
The Monmouth University’s men’s and women’s cross country team began their season with high hopes and so far they have been answered. Competing in two races thus far, both the men and women have secured spots in the top five.
Men’s Soccer Ties Seton Hall in Double Overtime Thriller
Monmouth University’s men’s soccer team tied their in-state rival Seton Hall University 1-1 in the Hawks home opener Friday night on the Great Lawn. Junior defender Emmanuel Senyah Agyemang netted the Hawks lone goal while Mateusz Brela scored the lone goal for SHU. The two teams competed in front of 4,042 fans marking a new school record.
Football Adjusts to New Roster, New Schedule
With a summer of off-season workouts and training camp over, the Hawks are finally back on the football field for the start of the 2013 season. However, this season will have a different feel and look to the schedule.
Hawks Lose Second Straight, Fall to Liberty 45-15
The University’s football team continued their losing streak this weekend at Lynchburg, VA as they fell to the Big South’s Liberty Flames, 45-15.