Wesleyan women down Mary Baldwin, fall at Shenandoah

Winchester, VA - In this weekend's USA South women's soccer action, the Battling Bishops of North Carolina Wesleyan split a pair of matches on the road, downing Mary Baldwin by a 7-1 score on Saturday before falling at Shenandoah by a 4-0 score on Sunday. NCWC is now 4-6-1 overall, 2-2-1 in league play.

On Saturday at MBC, junior Meredith Hester netted four goals, including the gamewinner in the 8th minute of play.  She went on to tally the game's third, sixth, and seventh goals.

The Bishops, who led 3-1 at the break, also got scores from Rachel Hernandez (35:50), Reva McCloud (53:28), and Megan Kintner (89:57).  McCloud and freshman Carolina Mussi each had an assist.

Wesleyan out-shot the Squirrels 27-6 in the contest and held and 8-4 advantage in corner kicks.  Junior keeper Sarah Hess picked up her second win of the season in goal, allowing one goal and making three saves. MBC goalie Nicole Croman made nine saves in the losing effort.

On Sunday at SU, the Bishops were held scoreless despite out-shooting the Hornets 11-7 on the day. Jessi Dennis, Lauren Mooris (2), and Shana Sumers all delivered goals for Shenandoah. Dennis netted the gamewinner in the 18th minute of play.

Senior keeper Bryanne Godfrey suffered the loss in goal, while SU's Kat Terza earned the win and shutout by making eight saves.

NCWC returns to action at home on Wednesday when the Bishops host Chowan University. Game time is slated for 4:00 p.m. at Scalf Field.
 

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