FINAL SCORE
Monmouth (10-6) – 6
LIU (6-9) – 1
WEST LONG BRANCH, N.J. – The Monmouth University Field Hockey team delivered a dominant 6-1 victory over LIU on at So Sweet A Cat Field on Sunday afternoon, making it the ninth straight season Head Coach
Carli Figlio & Co. have reached the 10-win mark.
Monmouth set the tone early in the first quarter with an unassisted goal by
Milla Frye at 6:33, her seventh of the season, giving the Hawks a quick 1-0 lead. LIU responded in the second quarter with a goal, leveling the score at 1-1. Monmouth didn't let the tie last long, as
Anna Moors answered back before halftime, scoring her sixth goal of the season at 27:10 off assists from
Calista Schwartz and
Lauren Relik, pushing the Hawks back in front, 2-1.
In the third quarter, Monmouth's offense took over. Moors continued her impressive performance, netting her second goal of the game at 39:41 with help from Schwartz and
Libby Doehner. Shortly after, Doehner added to the Hawks' lead with her third goal of the season – a shot batted in out of mid-air at 42:40, bringing the score to 4-1. Moors completed her first career hat trick at 44:24, marking her eighth goal of the season and securing a 5-1 advantage.
The Hawks capped off their scoring in the fourth quarter when Frye scored her second goal of the game, assisted by senior
Johanna Karlhuber, at 47:39. Monmouth's relentless offense outshot LIU 28-3, with 20 shots on goal, creating a steady stream of pressure on LIU's defense.
Goalkeepers
Jessie Eiselin and
Charlie Bowman shared time in net, with Eiselin recording a save in the first half to help keep Monmouth in control. Schwartz was instrumental in facilitating the offense with two assists, while Moors led the team with six shots on goal.
QUOTES
"It was a huge focus for us to finish in the attacking circle today. Putting six goals in is really important for our confidence. We still want to clean up and execute some more attacking corners. But overall, really happy to see us scoring." – Head Coach
Carli Figlio
"It feels really good to end the week with a win. Our ball movement was maybe our biggest strength today. We preached passing the first chance you see and trust your teammates all week long. Plus, this is our home turf, and we want to defend it with pride." – Junior midfielder
Libby Doehner
NOTES & NUMBERS
- The Hawks put up 28 shot attempts – their most in a game this season.
- Moors and Frye are tied atop the team with eight goals each.
- Frye now has two multi-goal games this season.
- Schwartz has four assists in her last three games.
- Doehner recorded her second career multi-point game.
- Karlhuber has 13 assists in her career.
- Monmouth dominated the shots on goal total, 20-2.
- Monmouth had more corners, 15-2.
- It was the first ever matchup between the schools.
UP NEXT
The Hawks attempt to secure a spot in the CAA Tournament as they host William & Mary on Senior Day on Friday, Nov. 1. The game will be broadcast live on FloSports at 2 p.m.
