STONE RIDGE, NY – The Express' lone regular season matchup with the SUNY Ulster Senators (5-1-1, 0-0-1 ended in a 0-0 draw in overtime on Saturday afternoon.
In a grueling defensive match, neither team was able to break free to push themselves to victory. Both teams were unable to get off many shots, as Monroe led the contest with four, while Ulster trailed shortly behind with three. The physicality in the match played a great part in the final score, as both teams registered 10 fouls each. Monroe goalkeeper turned away 7 shots, including five one-on-one attempts and was the anchor for the Express on the defensive end.
The Express return to the field Tuesday (Sept. 20) for a Region XV match against the hometown rival Bronx Community College Broncos (2-0, 1-0 Region XV) at 12:30 PM.
ABOUT THE ATHLETIC PROGRAM AT MONROE COLLEGE
The athletic program at Monroe College encompasses a total of 35 teams competing across nine sports. There are 21 varsity and junior varsity programs, as well as club men's and women's rugby, the Monroe College marching band, and the newly added esports and men's volleyball programs, competing on the New Rochelle campus as the Mustangs (NJCAA Division I). The Monroe Express, based out of the Bronx campus, has 14 teams competing at the NJCAA Division III level.
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