FINAL SCORE
Monmouth 2 (7-2-2, 4-0-0 MAAC)
Quinnipiac 0 (6-5-1, 3-1-1 MAAC)
HAMDEN, CT – Rachelle Ross scored twice in the first half to lead the Monmouth University women's soccer team to a 2-0 victory over Quinnipiac on Saturday afternoon at the Quinnipiac Soccer Stadium.
Monmouth didn't waste any time and converted the game's first chance 70 seconds after the opening whistle.
Madie Gibson collected the ball near the corner of the Bobcats' penalty area and navigated to the end line before sending a cross to the top of the six-yard box. Ross was there to one-time a shot into the upper near corner to make it 1-0.
Gibson and Ross combined again in the 35
th minute when Gibson sent a lofted cross from the left side to the far post, where Ross met the pass with a volley that doubled the Monmouth lead.
Monmouth goalkeeper
Amanda Knaub finished with three saves to extend her shutout streak to five games.
NOTES & QUOTES
"This was an excellent performance on the road. It was a total team effort right from the opening kickoff that led to this win. I am super proud of everyone on this team."
– Head Coach
Krissy Turner
- Ross' goal at 1:10 was the fastest goal for Monmouth since Oct. 23, 2013 when
Julie Spracklin scored 25 seconds into the match at Saint Peter's.
- Monmouth is unbeaten in nine consecutive conference road games (8-0-1).
- Monmouth is unbeaten in eight straight matches (7-0-1).
- The Hawks are unbeaten in 18 consecutive MAAC matches (17-0-1) and have outscored their opponents 59-6 during the winning streak.
- The Blue and White improved their five-year MAAC record to 39-2-3 and earned their 29
th shutout in 44 games.
- Monmouth leads the all-time series with Quinnipiac 15-7-2, including three straight wins.
- Monmouth and Quinnipiac met in last season's MAAC title game, a 5-2 win for the Hawks.
NUMBERS CRUNCH
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Rachelle Ross now has four goals on the season and 24 for her career. Ross has 66 career points, which is tied with Barbara Callaghan (1985-88) for 14
th in program history.
- Ross recorded the fifth multi-goal game of her career and her second two-goal game against Quinnipiac.
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Amanda Knaub secured her eighth shutout of the season and her 17th career clean sheet with three saves. The sophomore keeper made her 24th straight start.
- Knaub has not allowed a goal in 8:20:55.
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Madie Gibson made her 32nd consecutive start for the Hawks.
- Gibson assisted both of Ross' goals and has five assists this year. Gibson (13 G, 14 A) reached 40 career points.
- The Hawks held an 18-5 advantage in shots, including an 11-3 cushion in shots on goal. Monmouth earned seven corners and Quinnipiac took one.
- Olivia Myszewski made eight saves in goal for Quinnipiac.
NEXT UP
Monmouth resumes its three-match road trip on Wednesday afternoon at Iona. Opening kickoff from New Rochelle, NY is set for 3 p.m. and the match will be broadcast live on WatchESPN.
