WEST LONG BRANCH, NJ – The Monmouth University field hockey team struck for three goals in nearly a four minute span to defeat visiting Sacred Heart University, 4-1, Sunday afternoon in the regular season home finale on So Sweet A Cat Field.  With the victory, the Hawks, who claimed at least a share of the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference Regular Season Championship and a berth in the upcoming championship, completed their third straight season with an unbeaten record at home.

Sacred Heart opened the scoring in the 26th minute as Makenna Crawford connected on a loose ball in the circle that beat Monmouth starting keeper, Kate O'Hogan.  The Hawks answered less than four minutes later when Ireen Frenken played a ball into the circle that was tipped in front by Elyssa Okken to even things up before the break.

The Hawks broke the tie in the 62nd minute when Kelly Hanna inserted a corner to Georgia Garden Bachop on the left side where she swept a shot inside the near post.  Freshman Annick van Lange and Hanna both knocked in rebounds nearly two minutes apart to put the Hawks in front by three.

NOTES & QUOTES
"It was the nice to see the team finish the game strong.  We are excited to be heading into Fairfield with another win, especially getting one today on Senior Day.  These seniors have meant to this program than words can describe.  They have been able to change a culture, infuse their hard work and love into each and every person on the team." – Head Coach Carli Figlio

- The Hawks have won 28 straight regular season games on their home turf dating back to the 2015 season. 
- MU has finished the regular season undefeated at home for three straight seasons.
- The Hawks clinched a postseason berth for the 14th time overall and ninth time under Figlio.
- Monmouth has won 11 straight against the Pioneers.
- MU is 18-10 all-time against the Pioneers.
- The Hawks are 27-6 in MAAC play since joining the league in 2013.  The senior class is now 20-2 in league play.
- Elyssa Okken registered her second goal of the season and ninth of her career.
- Georgia Garden Bachop has scored in five straight games and seven of the last eight outings.  The senior has 13 goals on the year, a career best in a single season.
- Ireen Frenken added her fifth assist of the year.
- Kelly Hanna compiled three points on a goal and an assist.  It was the senior's 30th career goal.
- Annick van Lange's seventh goal of the season is her fifth goal in the last four games.  
- Kate O'Hogan is now 5-1 in cage. 

NUMBERS CRUNCH
- Monmouth overwhelmed the Pioneers with 29 shots forcing Hailey Power to make 16 saves.  Allie Brouhard chipped in a pair of defensive saves for SHU, which had four shots on the afternoon.
- The Hawks had eight attacking corners, while Sacred Heart earned one.

NEXT UP
Monmouth will travel to Fairfield on Friday October, 19 for a 4 p.m. tilt with the Stags.  A victory for the Hawks will secure the outright regular season title and the number one overall seed in the MAAC Championships.