FINAL SCORE
Monmouth (3-1) – 4
James Madison (2-1) – 3
 
HARRISONBURG, Va. – Sophomore Anna Moors scored the game-winning goal with 5:10 remaining as the Monmouth University Field Hockey team came from behind to beat James Madison, 4-3, in Harrisonburg on Sunday afternoon.
 
The win marks the first 1-0 start on the road for the Hawks since the Spring 2021 campaign.
 
After falling behind 3-1 in the third, Monmouth scored the game's final three goals over the last 15:10. Freshman Claire Campen collected her second goal of the season with 10 seconds remaining in the third frame off India Shakespeare's second assist of 2024. Fellow freshman Milla Frye netted her third goal of the season 4:31 into the fourth quarter after Moors fed her inside the circle from distance.

Sofia Fouces opened the game's scoring with her third goal this year and 21^st of her career in the first off a rebound. The Dukes answered later in the period, and then took the lead with two goals in the third.

Goalkeeper Jessie Eiselin made 11 more stops on the day including four each in the second and third quarters. The Netherlands native now has double-digit save performances in all four of Monmouth's contests this year, as the Hawks have matched their best start through their season's first four games since 2021.

QUOTE
"Really pleased that we were able to get the result today. Again, it's just a testament to our hard work and unwavering belief. This team is relentless in their pursuit, and I could not be prouder.

We will regroup and work on more connections, stick to stick passing, and applying constant pressure – having a real focus on our style of play. Very happy for the team!" – Head Coach Carli Figlio
 
NOTES & NUMBERS
- Moors now has two career game-winning goals.
- Libby Doehner assisted on Moors's game-winner – her team-leading third helper.
- Johanna Karlhuber also recorded an assist.
- Eiselin leads the CAA with 42 saves.
- The Hawks have 15 goals for in four games – their best since 2019.
- JMU had more shots on goal, 14-8.
- Monmouth earned 14 corners to JMU's seven.
- Monmouth committed more fouls, 45-44.
- This was the first meeting between the two schools.
 
UP NEXT
The Hawks return to So Sweet A Cat to take on Rider on Friday, Sept. 13. The game will be broadcasted live on NBC Sports Philadelphia+ and FloSports at 4 p.m.