FINAL SCORE
Hofstra (11-16, 5-1 CAA) – 3
Monmouth (4-18, 4-5 CAA) – 0
 
HEMPSTEAD, NY – Hofstra combined to throw a complete-game shutout and rode a two-run homer in the first inning to a 3-0 victory over the Monmouth softball team in the final game of this weekend's CAA series on Sunday afternoon at Bill Edwards Stadium.
 
Meghan Giordano's home run followed a leadoff single in the home half of the first and put the Pride ahead 2-0 early on against Monmouth starter Billie Kerwood. The Pride added an insurance run on RBI single in the sixth inning and held Monmouth's offense off the board despite the Hawks threating with baserunners in scoring position in the second, third and seventh innings.
 
NOTES & QUOTES
"Tough end to the weekend. We had opportunities we simply couldn't cash in today. We look forward to getting back to work this week." – Head Coach Shannon Salsburg
 
- Hofstra took two of three from the Hawks this weekend.
- Eve Serrato led the Hawks with two base hits, including a double.
- Briana Hoskins, Francesca Torraca and Riley Riendeau each singled.
- Abby Warner drew a pair of walks.
- Billie Kerwood struck out five and allowed three earned runs across 5.2 innings.
- Kelly Toomey recorded the final out in relief of Kerwood.
 
NUMBERS CRUNCH
- Abby Warner has reached base safely in 15 games this season.
- Eve Serrato recorded her second straight multi-hit game and reached safely in all three games of the series. Serrato doubled for the second consecutive game, giving her three on the season.
- Francesca Torraca and Riley Riendeau each singled for the second straight contest.
 
UP NEXT
Monmouth will host Seton Hall on Tuesday afternoon in a doubleheader beginning at 2 p.m. The games will be broadcast live on FloSports.