WEST LONG BRANCH, NJ– Freshman Annick van Lange and senior Kelly Hanna each scored, while sophomore goalkeeper Gabi Millan recorded four saves as the Monmouth University field hockey defeated Hofstra, 2-0, Sunday afternoon on So Sweet A Cat Field.

After a scoreless first half, Monmouth (2-1) got on the board three and a half minutes into the second as Hanna drove towards cage which drew out Hofstra's goalkeeper, Betty Bosma.  The forward sent a cross to van Lange who tipped in what proved to be the game-winner into the empty cage.  The Hawks added an insurance marker with three minutes left in regulation.  Freshman Natalie McNamara sent a long feed into the circle that went off the keeper's pad.  Hanna collected the ball and fired into the far cage to put the Hawks ahead by two.

Millan recorded her first career shutout in her fourth career start in cage.

NOTES & QUOTES
"It's great to get our second win of the year, especially at home, and sets us up well as we have back-to-back games [at Columbia, Monday; 6:30 p.m.].  We have to continue to learn from the lessons, both good and bad, and roll it over into tomorrow as we start the first of four tough games on the road." – Head Coach Carli Figlio

- The Hawks have won 22 straight regular season games on their home turf dating back to the 2015 season. 
- Monmouth has won back-to-back matchups with the Pride after earning the program's victory last season.
- Annick van Lange, who made her third career start, registered her first career points with the game-winning goal.
- With a goal and an assist, Kelly Hanna now has over 60 career points (24 g, 13 a; 61 points) with 58 of those points coming while wearing the Blue and White.
- Gabi Millan registered three of her four saves in the opening 35-minutes.
- After sitting out last season and battling a preseason injury, sophomore Aly Perez made her collegiate debut for the Blue and White.

NUMBERS CRUNCH
- Monmouth outshot Hofstra 12-10, including 8-3 in the second half.
- The Pride earned seven attacking corners, compared to just four for the Hawks.
- Hanna led the Hawks with four shot attempts, while Elyssa Okken registered three shot.

NEXT UP
Monmouth beings a four-game road trip tomorrow for a Labor Day affair at Columbia.  The game, scheduled for 6:30 p.m., will air on ESPN+.