The University’s men’s tennis team competed in the Men’s Invitational at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center on Friday, Sept. 20-Sunday, Sept. 22. MU sent five players to the semi-finals.
Sports
Football Drops Holy Cross for First Win of Season
For the second straight week, MU rode the legs of the running back combination of junior Julian Hayes and senior Kwabena Asante as they held off the Holy Cross Crusaders, 21-14.
Despite Dominating Regulation, Hawks Tie Albany 1-1
The men’s soccer team came away with a “disappointing” 1-1 tie when they played the University of Albany Great Danes on the Great Lawn on Friday, September 20. The Hawks dominated time of possession, as well as shots on goal, but could not capitalize enough to come away with a victory.
Cross Country Dominates Race
Earns First and Second in MU’s 19th Annual Invitational
The University’s men and women cross country teams placed first and second respectively at the 19th Annual Monmouth Invitational on Saturday. The meet took place at MU’s home venue, Holmdel Park in Holmdel, NJ.
SIDELINES: 9/25/2013
The University’s women’s soccer team improved their record to 7-1 as they topped the Niagra University Purple Eagles, 1-0 on Saturday, September 21.
Sailing Team Continues to Grow and Improve
When stranded at sea, most feel scared and nervous, but for Monmouth University’s sailing team, that is where they feel most at home.
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.