FINAL SCORE
#17 NC State 1 (2-1-0)
Monmouth 0 (0-2-1)

WEST LONG BRANCH, NJ – The Monmouth University women's soccer team fell to #17 NC State in a 1-0 decision on Friday night at Hesse Field on the Great Lawn.

The game was Monmouth's first home game in program history against a ranked opponent and was part of the Monmouth Soccer Doubleheader that followed the men's match against #23 West Virginia.  

Monmouth had its share of opportunities in the game, including a penalty kick attempt that was saved early in the second half, and played the final 22 minutes of the match 11v10 following an NC State red card.

Madie Gibson drew a penalty in the 47th minute when she got behind her defender and was taken down inside the NC State area. Her penalty attempt was saved by Wolfpack keeper Jessica Berlin. The visitors controlled the play from that point, until Tziarra King's red card put the Hawks up a man. Monmouth seized control, but a long diagonal ball found Kristina Schuster, who got behind the Monmouth back line and scored the decisive goal.  
NOTES & QUOTES
"A great team effort and an awesome environment for our first ever game at home against a ranked opponent. We competed at a high level, but fell short of getting the result."
– Head Coach Krissy Turner

- Monmouth hosted a ranked opponent for the first time in program history.
- It was Monmouth's first home match against a current ACC opponent since Sept. 17, 1994 (W, 2-0 vs. Virginia Tech).
- NC State leads the all-time series against Monmouth 3-0-0.
- Monmouth fell to 1-10-0 all-time against ranked opponents.
- The Hawks are 3-10-0 all-time against current ACC opponents.
- Lauren Albergo made her first start of the season on defense for the Hawks.

NUMBERS CRUNCH
- Jess Johnson led Monmouth with two shots, while Madie Gibson, Lexie Palladino and Alexa Correa each added one.
- The Wolfpack finished with a 17-5 edge in shots, 6-3 in shots on goal, and a 5-2 advantage in corner kicks.
- Amanda Knaub made four saves in goal for the Hawks.

NEXT UP
The Hawks host Seton Hall on Monday night for the teams' annual Labor Day matchup. The Hawks will celebrate Team IMPACT Night at the game and the contest will be broadcast live on ESPN+ at 6 p.m.