UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. – The Monmouth women's soccer team fell in the opening round of the NCAA Tournament to Penn State, 3-1, on Friday night.

The Nittany Lions (12-7) got on the board first after a header was put into the back of the net in the 26th minute. Penn State then extended its lead with a second score in the 39th minute before going up by three, 3-0, with a goal in the 75th minute.
 
Monmouth (15-5-1) trimmed the deficit to two, 3-1, in the 78th minute. Lauren Karabin inserted a ball into the box that was deflected by a Penn State defender before being struck past the Nittany Lions' goalkeeper by Rachel Ludwick.  

NOTES AND QUOTES
"I am disappointed that this amazing ride has come to an end. Our senior class has left an amazing legacy. We had a great season and one day we will advance in the postseason. Thank you to my staff, support staff, our players and all of our fans for a fantastic 2021."
-Head Coach Krissy Turner
 
-Ludwick scored her first collegiate goal.
-The sophomore led the Hawks in shots with two.
-Karabin recorded her fourth assist of the season.
-Rebecca Winslow made two saves in goal.

NUMBERS CRUNCH
-The Hawks tallied four shots on the night.
-Monmouth recorded a goal in its sixth straight game.