Final Score
Monmouth 14 (5-5, 1-2 CAA)
William & Mary 13 (4-7, 0-2 CAA)

WEST LONG BRANCH, N.J. – A balanced offensive effort combined with critical stops on the defensive end paved the way for a 14-13 victory for the Monmouth University women's lacrosse team against William & Mary on Sunday afternoon at Kessler Stadium.

Six different Hawks turned in multi-goal performances, including hat tricks by Mya Brock and Maddie Flynn, while goalie Katie Sullivan matched her career high with 17 saves.

Monmouth scored the game's first three goals and never surrendered the lead despite William & Mary's consistent pressure. The Tribe pulled within a goal on five different occasions, including in the game's final minute. The Hawks held on as Sullivan made the last of her 17 saves with 25 seconds remaining to seal Monmouth's first CAA win of the year.

Game Notes and Quotes
"We've been talking all season about how we're doing all the right things off the field and in the locker room. There's really a family environment here with our team, but we wanted to elevate the lacrosse aspect of it and figure out a way to win. I thought today they sort of gutted it out, it wasn't a pretty 60 minutes, but as a family we figured out how to get the victory."
- Head Coach Jordan Trautman

Monmouth improved to .500 on the season and 1-2 in CAA play.
The Hawks are now 2-1 at Kessler Stadium in 2024.
Monmouth played the second of three straight games at home.
The Hawks lead the all-time series against William & Mary, 2-0.

Numbers Crunch
Katie Sullivan equaled her career-high with 17 saves in goal for Monmouth. It was the second time this season Sullivan reached the 17-save mark.
Mya Brock and Maddie Flynn each registered hat tricks for the Hawks. Brock picked up her fourth hat trick this season, while Flynn's was her second of the year. Brock has 21 goals and Flynn has 10 in 2024.
Danielle McNeely, Caroline Brennan, Sophia Ianno and Shea Berigan each scored twice in the win.
McNeely added three assists for a five-point afternoon and collected her seventh multi-point game. McNeely also paced the Hawks with three caused turnovers and draw controls.
Brennan leads the team with 31 goals on the year.
Berigan has 12 goals in 2024 and Ianno has 10. Ianno had a team-high four ground balls.
Taylor Charpentier had one assist for the second consecutive game, while Berigan, Liv Fanelli and Ella Spears each had one.
Shots favored the Tribe, 39-33, including 30-25 on goal.
William & Mary also held a 19-10 advantage in draw controls.
Monmouth caused eight turnovers to William & Mary's five.

Up Next
Monmouth hosts Stony Brook on Friday afternoon for a 1 p.m. showdown with Stony Brook. The game will be televised live on NBC Sports Philadelphia and FloSports.