FINAL SCORE
Monmouth 1 (3-1-3)
Saint Joseph's 0 (2-5-1)
 
WEST LONG BRANCH, N.J. – Ben Zakowski's penalty kick goal in the 47th minute proved to be the difference as the Monmouth University men's soccer team recorded a 1-0 victory over Saint Joseph's on Tuesday evening. 
 
The first half was a back-and-forth affair as both teams had their chances, but neither was able to convert. Monmouth and Saint Joseph's went into the break knotted at 0-0.
 
The Hawks found a way to get on the board early in the second half as St. Joseph's was called for the handball in the box at 46:23. Zakowski converted the penalty kick opportunity by rifling a shot into the top of the net. 
 
Monmouth maintained that 1-0 advantage over the remainder of the period and claimed the victory. 
 
NOTES AND QUOTES
"It was great to get another win tonight in front of a good crowd. We played very well in the first half. Give credit to St. Joseph's as they came back strong for a few periods in the second half. These nonconference games are good preparation for the CAA."
 – Monmouth Men's Soccer Head Coach Robert McCourt
 
- The Hawks recorded their second straight shutout victory over St. Joseph's.  
- Monmouth has now scored seven of its eight goals on the season in the second half. 
- Ben Zakowski has six goals on the year and two have come on penalty kicks.
- Zakowski has scored all three of the Hawks' game-winning goals on the year.
- Eryk Dymora has three shutouts this season and nine for his career.
 
NUMBERS CRUNCH
- Monmouth held a 19-10 advantage in shots and recorded six of the game's eight shots on goal.
- St. Joseph's held an 8-5 edge in corner kicks on the night. 
- Eryk Dymora made two saves for Monmouth while Trevor Jackson had five stops for Saint Joseph's. 

UP NEXT
-Monmouth is back in action on Saturday, Sept. 22 when it travels to Delaware for a 12 p.m. match.