FINAL SCORE
Monmouth 1 (3-1-2, 3-1-2 MAAC)
Siena 1 (4-0-1, 4-0-1 MAAC)
LOUDONVILLE, NY – The Monmouth University women's soccer team played league-leading Siena to a 1-1 draw on Saturday afternoon at Hickey Field.
The Hawks struck first in the eighth minute when
Jesi Rossman scored after a long run down the center of the field yielded an opening. She fired a shot just inside the left post to give the Hawks the early advantage.
Monmouth controlled a majority of the play with a 28-7 advantage in shots and a 12-2 edge in corner kicks, one of which Siena capitalized on. The Saints scored their 36
th minute goal when Emily McNelis headed home a set piece delivery.
NOTES & QUOTES
"At times we dominated play and created chances, but unfortunately we were unable to capitalize. We are looking forward to the conference championships starting next week and we will be ready to compete for a title."
– Head Coach Krissy Turner
- Monmouth leads the all-time series against Siena, 9-1-1.
- The Hawks are unbeaten in their last seven meetings with the Saints (7-0-1).
- The Hawks own a 12-game unbeaten streak away from home. Monmouth is 8-0-4 on the road in its last 12 matches.
NUMBERS CRUNCH
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Jesi Rossman scored her second goal of the season for Monmouth.
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Rebecca Winslow made one save in goal for the Hawks.
- Shots favored Monmouth 28-7.
- Monmouth took 12 corner kicks and Siena had two.
NEXT UP
Monmouth will wait to see where it finishes in the final MAAC standings with more matches scheduled around the conference. The MAAC Tournament quarterfinal is scheduled for Friday, April 9 at the highest seeded team.
