A Tight Contest at Hameline Field
The Monmouth University women's soccer squad traveled to Hameline Field for a tightly contested matchup against Wagner College, entering the game with a clear intent to control the tempo. From the opening whistle, the Hawks asserted themselves, holding 63 percent of possession and out‑shooting the visitors 28‑7, including a 13‑5 edge in shots on target.
Early in the eighth minute, Evangeline Perdomo forced Wagner goalkeeper Abigail Marcello into her first save, signaling a promising start for Monmouth. The breakthrough arrived just before halftime when freshman Daniella Butash struck for her first collegiate goal at 37:24, leveling the score and giving the Hawks a 1‑0 lead heading into the break despite a 14‑2 shot advantage and a 10‑0 corner kick edge.
Wagner answered quickly in the second half, finding the net in the 51st minute to reclaim the lead. The goal came on one of only seven total attempts by the visitors, underscoring the efficiency of their defense and the resilience of their back line. Monmouth continued to press, with Ashley Lavrich testing Marcello three times and both Brooke De Almeida and Maddie DeMaio forcing additional saves, but the Hawks could not find an equalizer.
Between the posts, Abigail Marcello finished with 12 saves for Wagner, while Tallulah Miller made three stops for Monmouth. The final whistle confirmed a 2‑1 victory for the visitors, a result that leaves the Hawks looking to rebound when they face Providence in a BIG EAST match on Thursday at 4 p.m. at Chapey Field, Anderson Stadium.