FINAL SCORE
Monmouth 0 (1-2-2)
Drexel 0 (2-2-2)
PHILADELPHIA – The Monmouth University women's soccer team earned its second consecutive shutout after playing Drexel to a scoreless draw on Thursday evening at Vidas Field.
The Hawks controlled the match from the outset and shined in the first 45 minutes, but were unable to solve Drexel keeper Libby Baeza. Monmouth's
Jill Conklin generated the best chance with her 27-yard blast that struck the crossbar in the eighth minute.
Senior
Madie Gibson looked like she would put Monmouth in front in the 78
th minute, but her goal was disallowed after she was called offside.
NOTES & QUOTES
"The first half was our best soccer of the year. Unfortunately we didn't score a goal or two in that time. We will continue to work on our play in the final third to gain more confidence in front of goal."
– Head Coach Krissy Turner
- Monmouth leads the all-time series against Drexel 5-2-1.
- The Hawks are unbeaten in their last two games against the Dragons.
- Monmouth used its fourth different starting lineup of the season.
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Deanna Graziani made her fourth-career start on defense and her first of the season.
NUMBERS CRUNCH
- The Hawks outshot Drexel, 15-6, including 11-1 in the first half.
- Monmouth had a 5-2 shots on goal edge, and an 8-1 advantage in corner kicks.
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Amanda Knaub made two saves in goal for the Hawks to collect her third clean sheet of the season. Knaub now has three shutouts on the season and 33 career shutouts.
- Knaub has not allowed a goal in 216:43.
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Dana Scheriff totaled a team-high four shots, including two on goal.
NEXT UP
The Hawks resume their four-game road trip on Sunday afternoon when they travel to Texas. The game will be broadcast live on Longhorn Network at 2 p.m. eastern time.
