Box Score POUGHKEEPSIE, N.Y. – A late goal in the second half proved to be the difference as the Monmouth men's soccer team was edged, 1-0, by Marist on Thursday night in the semifinal round of the MAAC Tournament.
 
The Hawks (8-9-2) and Red Foxes (12-6-2) were scoreless for the first 80 minutes of action, but a strike by Marist in the 81st minute put the top seed ahead late.
 
Despite giving up the goal, the Monmouth defense held the Red Foxes to their lowest goal output since Oct. 23. Entering the contest, Marist had scored multiple goals in three consecutive games.
 
NOTES AND QUOTES
"Tonight was a very good college soccer game. Credit to Marist for getting the result. I couldn't be more proud of this group of men. They showed great character all season. I am sad to see our seniors play their last game. Thank you to the seniors for all the hard work and dedication they gave our program both on the field and in the classroom. They will be missed."
-Head Coach Rob McCourt
 
-Jonas Lindner and Julian Gomez led Monmouth with three shots apiece.
-Six different Hawks put a shot on goal.
-Sean Murray made three saves in between the pipes.

NUMBERS CRUNCH
-Monmouth finishes its 2021 campaign with an overall record of 8-9-2.
-Marist held the edge in shots, 15-13.
-The Red Foxes earned five corners, compared to the Hawks' one.