West Long Branch, N.J.- Monmouth University's women's lacrosse team (0-3) were overpowered by Stony Brook (4-0) 19-4 on Kessler Field on Sunday afternoon.

The Seawolves were led by junior Demmianne Cook's nine goals while midfielder Claire Peterson had seven points on one goal and six assists. Stony Brook, who is off to its best start in program history, held a 34-16 advantage in shots.

Stony Brook built a 13-1 lead by halftime, including leading 8-0 with 13:44 to play.  Senior Sam Lillo (Short Hills, N.J./Milburn) broke the scoring run at the 11:59 mark with an assist going to Hawk freshman Taylor King (Berwyn, Pa./Conestoga). SBU scored five unanswered goals to end the first frame, taking a 12 goal lead into the break.

The teams traded goals early in the second half with freshman Karlee Dean (Medford Lakes, N.J./Shawnee) getting her first collegiate score with 25:29 to play in regulation. After two Peterson goals, Monmouth got back to back goals from seniors Erica Abendschoen (West Caldwell, N.J./James Caldwell) and Molly O'Brien (Kennett Square, Pa./Unionville) midway through the second half. Cook scored the last three goals of the game to finish the scoring at 18-4.

O'Brien led the Hawks with two points on a goal and an assist. Sophomore defender Lauren Johnson (Bellmore, N.Y./Mepham) recorded a pair of caused turnovers and three ground balls. The Seawolves benefitted by 26 MU turnovers, while committing 16 of their own.  Each team controlled 10 draws, with Dean and Lillo each getting four for The Blue & White.  Two Stony Brook goalies combined for eight saves as MU freshman Katie Donohoe (Peterborough, Ontario/Holy Cross Catholic Secondary) made seven stops for the Hawks.

Monmouth will face Saint Joe's on Tuesday at 4 p.m. in Philadelphia.