Monmouth University Athletics

HEMPSTEAD, N.Y. – Herman Johnsen made five saves to lead the Monmouth University men's soccer team in a hard-fought 2-0 loss at Hofstra University in Coastal Athletic Association (CAA) play.

Johnsen's five saves are tied for the second-most in a game by the sophomore netminder this season.
 
Hofstra held a 14-11 edge in shots in the contest while the Pride took six of the match's 11 corner kicks. 

The Hawks wasted little time in applying the pressure as Jasen Bottini slipped a defender and was able to get a shot on goal just 5:12 into the match. Milo Risenhoover was able to get hands on Bottini's shot.

Hofstra looked to have an early goal, but the Pride were called for a foul in the box at the 16:15 mark.

The two teams traded shots over the next several minutes and remained dead locked at 0-0.

The Pride broke through for a goal in the 29th minute. Ben Schulz's initial shot was blocked by a Hawk defender. However, the ball settled at the feet of James York, who scored for the home team.

Johnsen came up big for the Hawks at 30:18 as he made a diving save on Schulz's penalty kick attempt. 

Sean Cadigan put a shot on goal at the 33:10 mark but Risenhoover was able to get a stop. 
 

Johnsen made one more big stop for the Hawks with a minute to go before the half.

Hofstra went into the break leading 1-0.

Johnsen continued to move off his line extremely well for the Hawks and came up with another big save for Monmouth at 52:22.

Bottini fired off another shot for the Hawks at 59:40 that Risenhoover was able to save.

Schulz added to the Hofstra lead at 67:50.

The Hawks continued to pressure the ball on offense, firing off five shots in a 10-minute span. However, those opportunities went high or got blocked.

Hofstra was able to close out the 2-0 victory.

Risenhoover finished with four saves to earn the win in goal for Hofstra. Johnsen's five saves were tied for his second most in a match this season (La Salle – Sept. 6).

Bottini led the Hawks with four shots, including two on goal. Cadigan and Brendan Tansey also registered shot on goal for the Hawks.

Monmouth returns home on Saturday, Oct. 24 to host Stony Brook at 1 p.m.

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