The Monmouth University women's lacrosse team lost to Hofstra, 22-11, in a CAA matchup, dropping their record to 8-6 overall and 1-4 in the conference. The Hawks started strong but were outscored in the second half, with Hofstra netting 10 goals in the third quarter alone. Shea Berigan led Monmouth with four goals and an assist, while several teammates contributed to the scoreline. Hofstra's victory improved their overall record to 9-5 and maintained their perfect conference status at 4-0.

By the Numbers
  • Shea Berigan scored four goals, marking her sixth game with at least five points this season.
  • Monmouth scored just one goal in the third quarter compared to Hofstra's 10.
State of Play
  • Monmouth initially held a 7-4 lead early in the second quarter.
  • Hofstra rallied to tie the game at 8-8 before dominating the second half.
What's Next

Monmouth will face Drexel in Philadelphia on Wednesday, aiming to bounce back from this loss. The game's opening draw is set for 3 p.m.

Bottom Line

The Hawks will need to tighten their defense and maintain offensive pressure to avoid similar collapses in future matches. Improvement in their second-half performance will be crucial for upcoming games.