WEST LONG BRANCH, NJ – The #22 Monmouth University field hockey team fell in their second conference matchup of the season, losing to Vermont (7-4) by a score of 2-0.
 
The Catamounts took the early lead midway through the first quarter when Kate Hall fed a perfect pass to a streaking Alina Gerke who found the back of the net for her fourth goal of the season. Vermont would strike again three minutes into the 2^nd half, taking a 2-0 lead after Clodagh Ferry capitalized on a corner opportunity from the top of the circle, netting her seventh goal of the campaign.
 
Despite pulling their goalie midway through the final quarter, the Hawks were unable to find a goal, getting shutout for just the 2^nd time this season.
 
NOTES AND QUOTES
"Very disappointing that we are 0-2 in the conference. We need to improve our decision making and execution. Vermont played well and executed on their chances. We will look to regroup as we face the remaining tough conference matches." – Head Coach Carli Figlio
 
- MU played the final 7:17 with an extra player after pulling Kate O'Hogan
- The Hawks are now 13-8 in program history when playing as a ranked team
- This match snapped a five-game winning streak Monmouth held over Vermont
 
NUMBERS CRUNCH
- Monmouth outshot Vermont, 8-4
- The Hawks earned six penalty corners while the Catamounts earned one
- Annick van Lange and Hanna McKie led the team with three shots each
- Vermont finished with the edge in saves, 5-2
 
UP NEXT
Monmouth will host America East rival UMass-Lowell on Friday, October 8 at 2 PM.