Monmouth鈥檚 women鈥檚 lacrosse team narrowly lost to Elon on Friday, finishing 9-8 after a strong fourth-quarter comeback fell short. The Hawks initially trailed but rallied late in the game, highlighted by Lauren Rismani's free-position goal. Despite the defeat, Rismani led her team with two goals and one assist, and goalkeeper Katie Sullivan made 11 saves during the match.

By the Numbers
  • Monmouth scored 4 goals in the second half, bringing them within one point of Elon.
  • Katie Sullivan made 11 saves, marking her fifth game this season with double-digit saves and a save percentage exceeding 50%.
State of Play
  • Monmouth is now 6-4 on the season and stands at 0-2 in conference play.
  • Rismani has achieved at least three points in nine games this season, leading the team with 46 points overall.
What's Next

Monmouth will face Radford on Sunday, seeking to bounce back from this narrow loss. The game will be broadcast live on ESPN+ at noon.

Bottom Line

Despite a fierce effort and outstanding individual performances, the Hawks鈥� inability to seal the comeback against Elon highlights the need for consistency in crucial moments. They must build on this momentum moving into their next game.