WILLIAMSBURG, VA – William & Mary scored a goal with 2:06 left in regulation to secure a 2-1 victory over the Monmouth University field hockey team, Friday night at Busch Field.  Senior Rachel Konowal scored the lone goal for the Hawks, who fall to 2-1 on the season. 

After playing a scoreless first half, William & Mary (2-1) broke the ice 2:49 into the second half as Emma MacLeod redirected a pass to put the home team ahead 1-0.  Konowal registered her second marker of the year on a penalty stroke in the 62nd minute before Woodward Hoopers' goal in the 68th minute proved to be the difference.

NOTES & QUOTES
"William & Mary played a great, hard fought game.  We need to be able to organize and learn from today as we prepare for #10 UVa." – Head Coach Carli Figlio

- Today's game marks the second time the two sides have met and the first meeting since 2011.  The Tribe have won both meetings.
- Konowal registered her first career goal via penalty stroke.  It was her sixth career marker.
- Mallory Kusakavitch earned her 16th career starting job.  The senior finished with a team-high three shots.
- Meg De Lange, Elyssa Okken, and Stefanie Bigler each saw time off the bench.
- Christen Piersanti earned her 59th career start in cage for the Hawks, making a one save on the night. 

NUMBERS CRUNCH
- The Tribe outshot the Blue and White, 11-9.
- Each team earned three attacking corners.
- Konowal, Kusakavitch, Josephine van der Hoop, and Julie Laszlo each recorded a shot on goal.

NEXT UP
Monmouth continues its trip through Virginia on Sunday as it visits the 10th-ranked Cavaliers of UVa in Charlottesville.  It marks the 11th straight season the Hawks have faced a ranked opponent.