Final Score
Monmouth 12 (4-2)
Quinnipiac 7 (0-4)

WEST LONG BRANCH, N.J. – Facing a 6-2 deficit early in the second half, Monmouth's women's lacrosse team scored nine unanswered goals to defeat Quinnipiac, 12-7, at a windy and rainy Kessler Stadium.

Mya Brock led Monmouth's offensive charge with a five-goal effort, while Caroline Brennan and Sophia Lymberis each scored twice. In goal, Katie Sullivan finished with 12 saves and held the Bobcats to three goals after the first quarter.

Monmouth outscored Quinnipiac 10-2 in the second half en route to a home-opening victory.

Notes and Quotes
"It was great to be back at Kessler Stadium for our home opener. We are really proud of the team's fight today in very difficult weather conditions. We look forward to taking this momentum with us against Princeton on Wednesday night."
- Head Coach Jordan Trautman

Monmouth improved to 4-2 on the season.
The Hawks won their home opener for the sixth consecutive season.
Monmouth won its 12th consecutive game against Quinnipiac and moved to 25-5 all-time against the Bobcats. The Hawks are 12-2 in home games against QU.

Numbers Crunch
Mya Brock scored a season-high five goals and added one assist for six points. Brock recorded her ninth career hat trick.
Caroline Brennan scored twice to give her a team-best 18 goals this year.
Sophia Lymberis registered her first multi-goal game as a Hawk.
Shea Berigan contributed a goal and an assist for her fourth multi-point game of the year.
Maddie Flynn and Sophia Ianno each added goals for the Hawks.
Liv Fanelli and Ella Spears each had assists in the win.
Katie Sullivan had 12 saves, her third double-digit save performance of the season.
Ianno led Monmouth with a career-high six draw controls.
Kayla Wehberg led the Hawks with two caused turnovers.
Monmouth scored on 3-of-8 free position opportunities. 
Quinnipiac had a narrow edge in shots 29-28.
Draw controls favored the Hawks, 12-10.

Up Next
Monmouth travels to Princeton for a midweek matchup with the Tigers. Opening draw is set for 7 p.m. and the game will be broadcast on ESPN+.