FINAL SCORE
Elon 1 (6-2-2, 2-0-0 CAA)
Monmouth 0 (8-2-0, 1-1-0 CAA)
 
ELON, N.C. – The Monmouth University women's soccer team lost a tightly contested match to Elon on Sunday afternoon, 1-0.
 
The only goal for the Phoenix came in the 53^rd minute off a set piece following a Monmouth foul. Emilia Cappellett sent the ball into the box on a free kick, connecting with Isa Murdock who headed it in the back of the net.
 
NOTES AND QUOTES
"There is so much to be proud of today even though we did not get the result we hoped for. This team fought hard until the last second–unfortunately, it just wasn't our day. I am very pleased with how we represented Monmouth in our first weekend in the CAA. Looking forward to a stretch of home games." – Monmouth Women's Soccer Head Coach Kylee Flynn
 
-This was the first time that Monmouth and Elon have met on the pitch
-Julia Evernham made the first start of her career
-Four Hawks registered at least one shot
-Monmouth is now 1-1 in the CAA
-The Hawks have just one more road game in the regular season (October 9 at William & Mary)
 
NUMBERS CRUNCH
-Monmouth had more total shots, 5-2
-Elon had the only shot on goal in the contest
-The Hawks won the corners battle, 4-0
-The Phoenix committed 13 fouls compared to eight for MU
-Elon was flagged for the only offsides call of the match
 
UP NEXT
-After opening CAA play with two road matches, the Hawks will be back at home for three straight beginning this Thursday against Hofstra. Kickoff is scheduled for 6 p.m. and the match will be broadcast live on FloSports.