FINAL SCORE
No. 21 Rutgers 4 (2-0-0) 
Monmouth 0 (0-1-1)

PISCATAWAY, NJ – The Monmouth University women's soccer team dropped a 4-0 decision to No. 21 Rutgers on Sunday afternoon at Yurcak Stadium.

Rutgers jumped out to an early lead in the eighth minute by taking advantage of a penalty kick as Taylor Aylmer's shot beat Amanda Knaub to her right. The hosts doubled their lead with 32 seconds remaining in the first half when Kenie Wright slotted a shot inside the far post after a run down the left sideline.

Rutgers added two more goals in the second half to run the final score to 4-0.

NOTES & QUOTES
"This game exposed some of the things we need to work on. We need to accept the result and learn so we can be more prepared for conference play in a few weeks. Our practice environment needs to replicate the pace of play that we are facing on game day and if we can start bringing more energy on a daily basis, we will be highly competitive in the MAAC."
– Head Coach Krissy Turner

- Freshman Sarina Jones made her first-career start for the Hawks.
- Four Monmouth players made their season debuts. Jazlyn Moya, LeAnne Davis, Lexie Chernalis and Christina Balacco.
- The loss was Monmouth's first in its last 12 regular season matches (9-1-2) and snapped a nine-match road unbeaten streak in the regular season.
- Rutgers leads the all-time series with Monmouth (15-2-1).

NUMBERS CRUNCH
- Amanda Knaub made three saves in goal for Monmouth.
- Knaub has made 15 consecutive starts in goal.
- Madie Gibson has started 23 consecutive games.
- Shots favored Rutgers 22-0 and corners were 4-0 for the home team.

NEXT UP
The Hawks continue their three-game road trip on Friday evening when they meet Princeton. Opening kickoff is set for 7 p.m. and it will be broadcast live on the Ivy League Digital Network.