NORFOLK, Va.. – The Monmouth women's soccer team exploded for four goals, defeating Hampton, 4-0, on Thursday afternoon to clinch a berth in the 2025 CAA tournament.
Ashley Lavrich and Summer Reimet each scored a goal and added a pair of assists, combining for eight points in the Hawks' fifth consecutive victory. Chloe Messer tallied her third goal in the last four games, and Lindsey Husic found the back of the net for the first time in her three-year career.
In her first start between the pipes, Alex Scott held Hampton scoreless, making a pair of saves in the process. The Monmouth backline earned its second straight clean sheet and sixth shutout of the season
Lavrich put the game's first shot on goal in the 6th minute, blasting a right-footed attempt straight into the arms of Pirates keeper Avery John. Seven minutes later, Loren Gehret got a clean look at net, but a diving stop from John kept Monmouth temporarily off the board.
The Hawks finally broke through in the 26th minute when Husic was on the receiving end of Reimet's cross and buried a goal over John's right shoulder, putting the Hawks up 1-0. Monmouth continued to pressure, putting five total shots on net in the opening 45 minutes, but was unable to break through again, heading into halftime up a goal.
The Hawks' defensive line did not allow a shot on net in the first half, limiting Hampton to just three attempts total.
Early in the second half, Messer looked to continue her recent offensive success when she forced a goalkeeper save with a shot from 20 yards out. She wouldn't miss her next opportunity, heading Lavrich's corner kick cross into the back of the net in the 57th minute, doubling the Monmouth lead.
The Hawks kept their foot on the gas as Reimet scored off Lavrich's second helper of the game in the 61st minute, making it 3-0. Reimet returned the favor six minutes later, assisting Lavrich's goal that made it 4-0 in the 69th minute.
Head Coach Kylee Flynn Postgame:
"Another great team win today. We created a lot of chances in the attack and connected on a few, which is always fun! Sunday is the final road test for us in the regular season against a very good William and Mary team. We will prepare like always and enjoy these next couple of days in Williamsburg."
Notes:
- With the victory, Monmouth clinches a postseason berth and will participate in the CAA Tournament for the fourth straight year since joining the conference prior to the 2022 season.
- Ashley Lavrich's four points set a career best. This was her third multi-point effort of the season and her third career game with two assists. She has three scores and six helpers on the season.
- Summer Reimet reached the four-point mark for the fourth time this season and the first time in conference play. She leads the Hawks with nine goals and 22 points.
- Reimet's goal gives her 32 for her career, ninth most in program history. She now has 78 career points, 12th-most in Monmouth history.
- Chloe Messer found the back of the net for the third time in conference play. All three of her goals this season have come off corner kicks.
- Defender Lindsey Husic, who entered today's game with three assists this season, scored her first career goal and was credited with the game-winning goal.
- Alex Scott made a pair of saves between the pipes, holding Hampton scoreless in her first start of the season.
- The Monmouth defensive line held the Pirates to eight shots and just two attempts on goal. The Hawks have shut out six opponents this season, marking the fifth consecutive season they have achieved this feat.
- Defender Cadi Hoke played all 90 minutes for the 14th straight game.
- Monmouth's win was its fifth straight victory, giving the team two five-game winning streaks this season. It is the first time the Hawks have had two separate streaks of five or more wins in the same year since 2017.
- The 4-0 victory is Monmouth's largest margin of victory this season and its first win by four goals since a 5-1 triumph over Lehigh on Sept. 4, 2025. It is the team's largest road shutout since a 6-0 shutout at UAlbany on Aug. 22, 2024.
- This is Monmouth's first five-game winning streak in CAA play since winning five of its first six conference games in 2023.
- Monmouth has outscored its opponents 7-0 over its last two games, its largest margin of victory in consecutive shutouts since defeating Temple, 1-0, and Albany, 6-0, to begin the 2024 season.
- The Hawks are 8-1-1 when scoring first this year, 5-1-1 in road games and 6-1 when leading at the half.
- After starting conference play 0-2, Monmouth stands atop the CAA North Division at 5-2.
- In four games against Hampton as conference foes, the Hawks are 4-0 and have outscored the Pirates 14-1.
By the Numbers:
- Monmouth outshot Hampton, 20-8, and had more shots on goal, 14-2.
- The game featured 19 corner kicks, 12 for Monmouth and seven for Hampton.
- Each team was whistled offside twice.
- Hampton committed 12 fouls, Monmouth had nine infractions.
Up Next:
- The Hawks will stay in Virginia to face William and Mary on Sunday. Kickoff from Williamsburg, Va., is set for 12 p.m.
