West Long Branch, NJ--Freshman Missy Moore headed in a cross from Staci Grider just 5:56 into the game and the Retrievers hung on for a crucial 1-0 win at NEC rival Monmouth in rain and windy conditions. The Retrievers improved to 3-5 overall and 2-2 in the NEC, as they took both games on the New Jersey road swing. MU fell to 4-2-1, 1-1. Moore scored goals in both UMBC wins this weekend. MU outshot UMBC, 13-8, but Retriever netminder Becky Hicock recorded nine saves to preserve her first solo shutout of the season. UMBC 1 0 -1 Monmouth 0 0 -0 Scoring: UM-Missy Moore (Staci Grider) 5:56. Saves: UM-Becky Hicock 9 (0ga, 90 min.), M-Abby Shiffler 4 (1ga, 90 min.) Shots: UM-8, M-13. Corners: UM-1, M-7. Attendance: 127