JERSEY CITY, NJ – Monmouth University Men's Soccer (4-3-2, 2-0 MAAC) posted its second consecutive shutout and got a first-half goal from Oliver Clausen in topping Saint Peter's University (3-6-0, 1-1 MAAC) on Saturday, 1-0.
 
Ben Zakowski's free kick in the 13^th minute found George Akampeke, who kept it alive for Clausen to fire into the back of the net to give the Hawks the only lead they would need. Sean Murray turned aside two second-half Saint Peter's offerings to post his second straight clean sheet.
 
The best chance for SPU came in the second half, when Jamie Davis was awarded a penalty kick in the first minute of the period, but he sailed it over the goal to keep MU on top.
 
NOTES AND QUOTES

"Today will prove to be a very valuable three points. Saint Peter's is a very good team on their home field. We completely changed our tactical approach and got the win. Full credit to our players." – Head Coach Rob McCourt
 
-Clausen's goal was his first as a Hawk.
-Murray's shutout was his second in a row and fourth of this season.
-Akampeke's assist was his first this season and fifth of his career.
-MU is now 17-7-1 all-time against SPU.
-Monmouth is 2-0 in the MAAC for the first time since 2015.
 
NUMBERS CRUNCH
-Each team had 11 shots in the game.
-The Hawks had four corners to the Peacocks 10.
-Clausen led Monmouth with five shots.
 
UP NEXT
-Monmouth is home Wednesday night to host Fairfield at 7:00 p.m.