FINAL SCORE
Monmouth 0 (0-0-1)
Lehigh 0 (0-0-1) 

BETHLEHEM, PA – The Monmouth University women's soccer team opened its 2017 season with a scoreless draw against Lehigh on Friday evening at Ulrich Sports Complex.

The two sides were scoreless at halftime thanks in large part to a clear off the line by Monmouth's Jackie Louro in the 39th minute.

Shots on goal in the match favored Lehigh, 14-8, but the best scoring chance of the night came from Monmouth with two minutes remaining in regulation. Senior Miranda Konstantinides sent a right-footed blast toward the upper corner of the Lehigh goal, but Sam Miller was there to deflect the attempt wide.

NOTES & QUOTES
"We competed for 110 minutes which is something that has been missing in training. There was adversity we had to deal with as far as the delay and being on the road for our third straight match. We will look to regroup quickly as we play a nationally ranked opponent Sunday."
– Head Coach Krissy Turner

- Five Monmouth players made their collegiate debuts, including Jackie Louro, who made her first-career start on Monmouth's back line.
- Rookies Sarina Jones, Britt Van Lenten, Mary Kate Vinkler and Ashley Dellapietro each saw time off the bench as reserves.
- The Hawks are unbeaten in their last 11 regular season matches (9-0-2) and unbeaten in nine consecutive road contests (7-0-2).
- Monmouth leads the all-time series with Lehigh (9-3-4).
- Monmouth is unbeaten in its last six matches against Lehigh (3-0-3), including three consecutive ties.
- Monmouth is 20-12-1 in season opening games, including 6-9-1 on the road.
- Monmouth is 12-7-1 under Turner in season-opening games.
- Turner is 7-4-5 in her head coaching career against Lehigh, including 6-3-4 as Monmouth's head coach.
- August 18th is the earliest Monmouth has ever played a road game in program history.
- The match was delayed an hour due to thunderstorms.

NUMBERS CRUNCH
- Amanda Knaub (13-2-3 career) earned her 10th career shutout with five saves on the night.
- Knaub has made 14 consecutive starts in goal.
- Madie Gibson has started 22 consecutive games.
- Miller made four saves in goal for Lehigh.
- Shots were 14-8 in Lehigh's favor, including 6-4 in shots on goal.
- Monmouth won four corners, compared to two for the Mountain Hawks.

NEXT UP
The Hawks resume their three-game road trip on Sunday afternoon when they challenge Rutgers. Opening kickoff from Yurcak Field is scheduled for 2 p.m. and the game will be broadcast on btn2go.com.