FINAL SCORE
Monmouth 3 (9-3-1, 5-0-1 MAAC)
Niagara 2 (9-3-0, 3-2-0 MAAC)

WEST LONG BRANCH, NJ –  Lauren Karabin's successful penalty kick goal with three minutes remaining broke a 2-2 tie as the Monmouth University women's soccer team defeated Niagara, 3-2, on Saturday night at Hesse Field on The Great Lawn.

The Hawks built a 2-0 lead on the strength of a pair Jesi Rossman goals, one in the 7^th minute and the second in the 67^th, before Niagara battled back. The Purple Eagles scored following a corner kick with 12 minutes remaining in regulation before drawing and converting a penalty kick with less than six minutes left. 

Monmouth found itself tied in the final minutes before Rossman drew the penalty that Karabin converted. 

NOTES & QUOTES
"This was a solid win against a high-scoring team. We haven't scored three goals since August so that was great to see."
- Head Coach Krissy Turner

- Monmouth improved to 9-3-1 on the season and 5-0-1 in the MAAC.
- The Hawks remain the lone unbeaten team in the conference and sit at the top of the table with 16 points through six games.
- Monmouth has won three consecutive games and is unbeaten in its last six games overall.
- The Hawks are 6-0-2 in their last eight MAAC contests, dating back to last season.
- Monmouth leads the all-time series against Niagara, 18-1-0, including 18 straight victories.

NUMBERS CRUNCH
- Jesi Rossman registered her second-career two-goal performance.
- Rossman has three goals on the year and 10 for her career. She now has three goals in her career against the Purple Eagles.
- Rossman is second on the team with 10 points this season
- Lauren Karabin leads the team with six goals on the year after scoring her first-career penalty kick opportunity. 
- Karabin is up to 14 career goals and is Monmouth's active leader. 
 - Rebecca Winslow made one save to is now 5-1-1 on the season. 
- Monmouth had the edge in shots, 12-6, and a 7-3 advantage in shots on goal.
- The Hawks earned six corner kicks and Niagara took three. 


NEXT UP
Monmouth travels to Buffalo, NY for a matchup with Canisius next Saturday, October 16. Opening kickoff is set for 1 p.m. at the match will be broadcast live on WatchESPN.