Final Score
Hofstra (6-2, 2-0 CAA) – 15
Monmouth (3-6, 0-2 CAA) – 9

WEST LONG BRANCH, N.J. – The Monmouth University men's lacrosse team fell in an early hole and couldn't keep pace with Hofstra, falling 15-9 on Saturday afternoon at Kessler Stadium.

Monmouth pulled within 3-2 late in the first quarter, with Sean Ketchen and Luke Cole each finding the back of the net before Hofstra took control with a big second quarter, outscoring the Hawks 5-1 to build a 9-3 halftime lead.

Monmouth found its stride in the second half, led by Brendan Dundas, who registered a hat trick and four assists. Monmouth was able to get back within four after a Dundas goal early in the fourth that made it 12-8, but Hofstra responded with back-to-back goals to put the game out of reach.

Tommy Heller made nine saves, while Monmouth outshot Hofstra 50-43, but the Hofstra goalie came up big with 17 saves to secure the win.

Game Notes
Monmouth recognized 14 seniors and graduate students in a pregame ceremony.
Hofstra has won all five meetings against Monmouth.
Monmouth wore its chrome helmets with white jerseys and shorts.

Numbers Crunch
Brendan Dundas recorded a career-high seven points (3G, 4A), bringing his season total to 25 points (14G, 11A), leading the team in assists and points.
Luke Cole scored twice, marking his second multi-goal game of the season.
Sean Ketchen added two goals, pushing his season total to nine, and he has three two-goal games this year.
Connor Gorman scored his team-leading 17th goal of the year.?
Ryan O'Rourke picked up his 11th assist of the 2025 season.
Monmouth's man-up unit converted 1-of-2 opportunities, improving to 13-for-24 (.542) on the season.
Tommy Heller's nine saves increased his season total to 101.
Ethan Cronk led Monmouth with seven ground balls and Dominick Giglio had a team-best two caused turnovers.

Up Next
Monmouth continues CAA play on the road next Saturday, March 29 against Hampton. The game will be broadcast live on FloSports at 11 a.m.