Final Score
#15 Stony Brook 18 (9-2, 4-0 CAA)
Monmouth 8 (5-6, 1-3 CAA)
 
WEST LONG BRANCH, N.J. – The Monmouth University women's lacrosse team suffered an 18-8 defeat to No. 15 Stony Brook on Friday afternoon at Kessler Stadium.

The Hawks got an early start against their third nationally-ranked opponent this year with three straight goals in the first quarter. Stony Brook responded by scoring seven of the next eight goals and held a 7-4 lead after the first 15 minutes.

Maddie Flynn scored a hat trick in the first quarter of the game to lead Monmouth's offensive effort.

Game Notes and Quotes
"I don't think the score accurately reflects how well I thought our team played today. They stayed disciplined in the game plan for 60 minutes and although the game stretched in the fourth quarter, I thought it was an excellent day of growth for our players and program."
Head Coach Jordan Trautman

Monmouth dropped to 5-5 on the season and 1-3 in CAA play.
The Hawks are now 2-2 at Kessler Stadium in 2024.
Monmouth final of three straight games at home.
Stony Brook leads the all-time series against Monmouth, 6-0.

Numbers Crunch
Maddie Flynn registered a hat trick for the Hawks. Flynn picked up her third of the year, and now has 14 goals in 2024.
Ella Spears and Shea Berigan each scored twice. Spears now has three goals on the year and Berigan has 14.
Mya Brock had three assists, giving her 13 in 2024.
Danielle McNeely, Ella Spears, and Maddie Flynn each registered one assist.
Katie Sullivan made eight saves in goal for Monmouth.
The Hawks picked up 13 ground balls.
Shots favored the Seawolves, 37-23.
Stony Brook held a slight advantage in draw controls, 15-14
Monmouth caused 11 turnovers to Stony Brook's 17.
 
Up Next
Monmouth continues CAA play next Saturday when it travels to Philadelphia for a matchup with Drexel at noon on FloSports.