Quinnipiac (6-9-1, 5-4-0 MAAC) – 0
Monmouth (6-9-2, 3-5-1 MAAC) – 1
 
WEST LONG BRANCH, NJ – Junior Luke Bromley headed home a corner kick from senior Jake Areman in the 71^st minute, and the Monmouth University men's soccer team took down preseason MAAC favorite Quinnipiac on Saturday night, 1-0. The Hawks needed to win to keep their postseason hopes alive, but an Iona draw with Canisius eliminated Monmouth from the conference tournament. Senior goalkeeper Chris Seager made his first start of the season and earned his first career win, making two impressive saves and swiping dangerous balls on multiple occasions. The goal was Bromley's second of the season, and Areman picked up his team-leading fourth assist of the season. Monmouth is now 5-1-1 at home this season. Despite being eliminated from the postseason, the Hawks will play one more regular season game when they host Niagara on Wednesday.
 
NOTES AND QUOTES
"The team fought hard tonight and showed a lot of heart. We were fatigued at times, but continued to fight through adversity. This is a really good group of guys." – Head Coach Robert McCourt
"We timed the runs right, and thankfully I was able to get my head on the ball. The team chemistry is really good. The boys work hard in training every day, and we have a really positive mindset. We just take it one game at a time." – Junior defender Luke Bromley
-The team's battled back and forth in the first half, but none of the various chances on both sides found the back of the net.
-The Hawks earned one of their five corner kicks in the 71^st minute, and Areman bended a perfect ball into the box that Bromley buried.
-Both of Seager's saves were destined for the back of the net, but the senior made two diving stops to keep the game scoreless.

NUMBERS CRUNCH
-With one game to play, Areman leads the team with 10 points.
-Bromley scored his second goal of the season, with the first also coming on a header at Marist on October 11.
-Seager earned his first career win and shutout on Senior Day.
-Each team registered five shots in the second half.
-Senior Andrew Gee made his 16^th career start and played in his 70^th career game.
-All five Monmouth seniors started (Gee, Areman, Seager, Colin Stripling, and Joey Gudzak).
-Monmouth had six substitutes throughout the contest, including Jalil Blalock, Anes Mrkulic, Donovan Pollock, Santo Arena, Zachary Pereira, and Geoffrey Schaefer.

UP NEXT
Monmouth will host Niagara on Wednesday for the regular season finale. The match is slated to start at 4:00 PM on ESPN3.