Bishop men post shutout over Mary Washington, 4-0

Rocky Mount, NC - After defeating the 2nd-ranked team in the nation on Wednesday, there was no let down for the North Carolina Wesleyan men's soccer team on Sunday as the Bishops shutout the University of Mary Washington by a 4-0 score at Scalf Field.  Wesleyan remains undefeated at 8-0-0 on the season, while the regionally-ranked Eagles drop to 6-2-0.  The Bishops also run their regular season unbeaten streak to 34 games dating back to the 2005 season.

Freshman Marco Kirsch scored the eventual game-winner in the 7th minute when he lobbed a shot over the out-stretched arms of Eagle keeper Emmet Rutkowski.  Robert Ivanovich was credited with the assist on the play. 

The talented Kirsch assisted the second goal when he beat his defender and left a perfect ball in the box for senior Danny Jones at the 50:26 mark.  Alimamy Kargbo netted the Bishops' final two scores in the 83rd and 86th minutes, the first coming off an Edgar Zaldivar assist.

The Eagles were not without their fair share of scoring opportunities.  NCWC freshman keeper Alberto Faisca made seven great saves to preserve the shutout in goal.

Wesleyan out-shot UMW 18-12 on the day.  Rutkowski finished with eight saves in the losing effort. 

Wesleyan returns to action on Wednesday when the Bishops travel to Chowan University.  Game time is slated for 2:00 p.m. in Murfreesboro.