Monmouth (2-6-1, 0-2 MAAC) – 0
Siena (3-4-3, 2-0 MAAC) – 1
 
LOUDONVILLE, NY  – Using a 71^st minute goal, Siena defeated the Monmouth University men's soccer team on Saturday afternoon, 1-0. The Saints capitalized on a turnover and quickly passed it to Aaron Martin, who roofed it in from in close. Redshirt freshman Sean Murray registered five saves in the loss, while senior Zachary Pereira led the team with two shots, including one on goal. The Hawks fall to 2-6-1 (0-2 MAAC) on the season, and will host Fairfield Wednesday on ESPN3.
 
NOTES AND QUOTES
"Our guys battled hard today but came up short. There are still eight MAAC games left, so we will continue to stick together and fight for a place in the post season." - Monmouth Head Coach Robert McCourt
-It was a defensive battle in the first half, as neither team registered a shot on goal.
-Siena scored the lone goal 70:51 into the game.
-Monmouth's last eight games have been decided by one goal or less.
-Siena took 13 corner kicks to Monmouth's eight.
-Pereira was able to get a shot on goal in the 85^th minute, but it was saved by Siena's keeper.
-The Hawks still hold 3-2-3 all-time series lead over the Saints.
 
UP NEXT
Monmouth will return home to face Fairfield on Wednesday. The game will kick off at 7:00 PM on ESPN3.