FINAL SCORE
Northeastern (11-6, 4-1 CAA) – 3
Monmouth (9-5, 2-2 CAA) – 4
 
DEDHAM, Mass. – Monmouth University's Field Hockey team fought hard in a close contest but fell 3-1 to Northeastern at Dedham Field on Friday afternoon. With the win, Northeastern clinches a spot in the CAA Tournament.
 
After a scoreless first quarter, Northeastern opened the scoring in the second, with Lauren Rowe converting off a penalty corner at the 22:00 mark. Monmouth quickly responded with a spark from Jess Tucker, who found the back of the net for her 22^nd career goal at 29:23 to even the score at 1-1 heading into halftime. Tucker led Monmouth's attack with two shots on goal and continued to create opportunities throughout the game.
 
The third quarter saw Northeastern reclaim the lead when Juana Gonzalez-Peyru deflected a shot in front of the goal at 41:50, making it 2-1. Monmouth's goalkeeper Jessie Eiselin put in a valiant effort, recording three saves in the match to keep the Hawks within striking distance as Northeastern increased its offensive pressure.
 
In the fourth quarter, Northeastern capitalized on a penalty corner opportunity when Caroline Sweeney scored a highlight-reel goal from near the post at 55:25, securing a 3-1 lead. Monmouth applied pressure until the final whistle, with Anna Moors and Tucker leading a late push, but they couldn't break through Northeastern's defense.
 
Monmouth matched Northeastern's offensive pressure all game long, finishing the game with 11 shots, including six on goal, and creating five penalty corner opportunities. Moors and Sofia Fouces each had multiple attempts, with Fouces tallying three shots.
 
The Hawks, now 2-3 in conference play, will play in a win-and-in game versus William & Mary next Friday, November 1, for a spot in the postseason.
 
NOTES & NUMBERS
- The loss ends a four-game winning streak for the Hawks over the Huskies.
- Tucker is tied for second on the team with six goals.
- Both teams had six shots on goal.
- Northeastern had more corners, 8-5.
- Northeastern leads the all-time series, 5-4.
 
UP NEXT
The Hawks take on LIU at home on Sunday, October 27. The game will be broadcast live on FloSports at 1:00 p.m.