On Saturday, March 6, the Monmouth University men’s lacrosse team began its 2021 season with an 8-5 win against Manhattan at Kessler Stadium.
Sports
Men’s Basketball Eliminated From MAAC ‘Tourney’
Men’s basketball fell to Fairfield in the quarterfinals of the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference (MAAC) Tournament by a score of 79-60, marking the end of Monmouth’s basketball season. Their record to end the 2020-2021 season was 12-8, and 12-6 in conference play.
Women’s Lacrosse Opens Strong with Record Breakers
Women’s lacrosse opened up their 2021 season with a very busy yet strong week of play going 2-1 in a three-game week. Fifth year attack Nicole Ceraso headlined the opening games with 18 total points on 14 shots, seven goals and 11 assists to become the Monmouth program’s all-time points leader.
MAAC Golf Preseason Rankings Released
On February 22, conference officials announced that the Monmouth University men’s and women’s golf teams were selected seventh in the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference (MAAC) Preseason Poll.
Men’s Tennis Start The Season 2-1
Men’s tennis was selected first place in the Metro Atlantic Athletics Preseason Coaches’ Poll as they received six out of seven possible first place votes. They also won the first two of their first three matches of the season to get out to a 2-1 start.
Field Hockey Opens the Season with a Nail-Biter
The preseason poll leaders in the America East conference, Monmouth field hockey, capitalized on their season opener against Hofstra with a 2-1 come-from-behind win.
Women’s Bowling Competes in Conference
The Monmouth bowling team competed in their first conference competition of their 2021 season at the MEAC Meet in North Carolina this weekend and finished with a .500 record.
Cross Country Opens Up 2021 Season
Cross country opened up their 2021 season after a long, 350-day hiatus due to COVID-19 with the Jasper Winter XC Invitational this past weekend. It was the first time any Monmouth runner had raced this course in Montgomery, New York.
Women’s Bowling Earns All-Tournament Honors
The Monmouth Hawks women’s bowling team participated in the Garden State Classic at Bowlero in North Brunswick, New Jersey this past weekend.
Women’s Ball Victorious Behind Rookie Star
Women’s basketball split a weekend series on the road against Saint Peters earning their second win on the season, losing their first matchup by a score 70-60 and taking the home victory in their second game by a score of 63-57.