Junior solidifies starting position

When an opponent scores against UA goalkeeper Shannon Monti, she tells herself to "nail it."

"What that means is 'nail it to the cross,'" the junior said. "Just let it go, it's already done, just focus on the next thing."

Monti, a devout Christian, has leaned on religion to get her through many of life's challenges, including soccer.

"That's primarily my rock," Monti said.

After playing just 30 minutes in her freshman year and platooning last year with senior Inger Airheart, Monti now finds herself in the starting position for the first time in her career.