Monmouth men’s basketball team opened up their season with an 84-81 overtime win on the road at the University of California Los Angeles Friday night. The team traveled 3,000 miles across the country to become the first Hawk’s to beat a PAC-12 opponent in school history.
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Women’s Basketball Falls to Lehigh in OT
The women’s basketball team opened its 2015-16 season this past Friday, falling to the Lehigh University Mountain Hawks 95-88 in overtime in Stabler Arena. Senior guard Jamiyah Bethune’s career-high 22 points and senior guard Sarah Olsen’s five three-point field goals were not enough to continue the programs 6-2 overall record over Lehigh.
Football Trumps Blue Hose on Senior Day
In the final home game of the season, the Hawks defeated Presbyterian College 21-16 on Saturday afternoon on senior day in West Long Branch.
Men’s Soccer Finish Season in the MAAC Finals
After a long weekend of battles at the ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex in Lake Buena Vista, FL, the men’s soccer team came up just short of a MAAC Championship Title. The first seeded Hawks suffered a 3-2 loss to the second-seeded Rider Broncs on Monday, Nov. 9 The loss breaks the Hawks’ 17-game unbeaten streak, which is now a standing national record.
Field Hockey Falls to Fairfield in MAAC Semi-Finals
The field hockey team capped off their season this past Friday afternoon in a hard-fought Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference (MAAC) semi-final, falling to Fairfield University 2-1.
Women’s Soccer Falls to Siena in MAAC Championship Semi-Finals
The Monmouth University women’s soccer team finished their season Friday, Nov. 6 at Hesse Field on The Great Lawn after suffering a 2-1 defeat at the hands of sixth-seeded Siena College.
Cross Country Bask in Success During 2015
The men’s and women’s cross country teams are once again enjoying successful seasons in 2015.
Monmouth Swimming Returns From Hiatus
After 32 years of absence, the Monmouth University Division I Men’s and Women’s Swimming program has been reinstated and has begun competing in the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference for the 2015-2016 season.
Monmouth Soccer Programs Gear Up for MAAC Tournament
Two weekends ago, both the men’s and women’s Monmouth soccer teams clinched the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference regular season title, while also claiming the top seed for the upcoming MAAC championships. As a result, both teams have also been granted a first round bye in the tournament.
Football Dropped By Kennesaw State
After two tightly contested conference games at home, the Hawks hit the road again for their next game against Kennesaw State. MU fell to the Owls 23-13 at Fifth Third Bank Stadium in Atlanta.