Methodist women shutout Wesleyan in league play, 3-0

Rocky Mount, NC - The Monarchs of Methodist University scored the game's first goal just before the break and went on to tally two scores in the second half en route to a 3-0 shutout of North Carolina Wesleyan in Wednesday's soccer action at Scalf Field.  The win gives Methodist an 11-2-0 mark overall and keeps the Monarchs atop the USA South standings at 6-0-0.  With the loss, the Battling Bishops drop to 4-8-0 on the season with a 3-3-0 conference record.

MU's Christina Layson netted the game's first goal and eventual game-winner in the 42nd minute, unassisted.  Layson juked her Bishop defender to get off a shot that found the back of the net. 

Prior to the goal, Bishop goalie Sarah Hess had made eight saves in the period to keep the two squads knotted at 0-0.

Methodist managed two quick goals in the final period.  Whitney Roberson booted home the first on a Chrystal Bradley assist, while Bradley added the game's final goal on a penalty kick.  Both goals came in the first seven minutes of the second half.

Hess suffered the loss but made 14 saves on 28 Monarch shots.  MU keepers Emily Stratton and Kasey Nichols combined for the shutout as each made two saves on four shots.

Wesleyan will now enjoy a 10-day break before returning to action next Saturday, October 20th at Ferrum College.  Game time is slated for 2:00 p.m.