Saint Peter's Peacocks (7-5-0, 4-1-0 MAAC) – 4
Monmouth Hawks (1-9-2, 1-3-1 MAAC) – 1
WEST LONG BRANCH, NJ – Three second-half goals sent Saint Peter's past the Monmouth University men's soccer team on Wednesday night, 4-1.
In a windy, rain-filled night, the Hawks took a 1-0 in the 32
nd minute, as freshman
Ben Zakowski (Glen Rock, NJ/Glen Rock) scored his third goal in as many games. Saint Peter's scored the equalizer in the 37
th minute, then added three tallies in the last 45 minutes to seal the win.
Monmouth drops to 1-9-2 (1-3-1 MAAC) on the season, and will travel to Fairfield this Saturday.
NOTES AND QUOTES
"Full credit to Saint Peter's. They were very good in the second half and deserved the win. We will rally up and get ready for Fairfield."
- Monmouth head coach Robert McCourt
-Zakowski opened the scoring in the first half, taking a pass from sophomore
Michael Neff, making a move to his right and shooting a laser to the left side.
-Just over five minutes later, Saint Peter's forward Jordan Jowers made it 1-1 after a scramble in the box.
-The Peacocks took the lead in the 66
th minute, heading home a corner kick.
-Another crowded box led to a goal from the Peacocks' Dominic Laws after receiving a square ball.
-With less than 10 minutes to play, Saint Peter's increased its lead to 4-1 on a Monmouth own goal.
NUMBERS CRUNCH
-Zakowski now leads the team in goals (3) and points (6).
-Neff dished his second career assist and now has four career points.
-Redshirt junior
John Antunes led the team with four shots, including two on goal.
-Redshirt sophomore goalkeeper
Sean Murray made two saves, including a diving stop in the 81st minute on a breakaway.
-Monmouth held a 7-6 shot advantage in the first half.
UP NEXT
Monmouth will travel to Connecticut on Saturday to face Fairfield. Kick is scheduled for 7:00 PM.
