Bishops fall to #18 Generals in women's soccer action

Rocky Mount, NC - The 18th-ranked Generals of Washington & Lee University remained undefeated on Saturday, moving to 11-0-2 on the season with a 4-0 win over North Carolina Wesleyan at Scalf Field.  W&L's Anne Van Devender tallied two goals and assist on the day.  Prior to match, Wesleyan honored seniors Bryanne Brown, Janette Davidson, and Christina Torres (all pictured).  The Bishops also presented newly inducted Hall of Fame member Julie Duerler with her retired #3 jersey.  Duerler was a three-time soccer All-American at North Carolina Wesleyan.

Anne Wiltshire scored what would prove to be the eventual gamewinner less than five minutes into the match off of a Maggie Sutherland deflected shot.  Wesleyan keeper Bryanne Godfrey, however, recorded six impressive saves in the half to keep the score at 1-0 at intermission.

Van Devender scored goals in the 48th and 56th minutes, the second on an 18-yard blast, to put the Generals on top 3-0.  She added an assist on Mary Clair Turner's goal at the 64:42 mark to put the game effectively out of reach.

W&L out-shot Wesleyan 25-3 on the day.  General goalie Kiki Moreo did not face a shot-on-goal in the victory.  Godfrey finished with eight saves, while NCWC freshman Sarah Hess played the final 21 minutes between the posts and recorded four saves.

The Bishops (4-7-1) will wrap up their 2006 regular season home slate when St. Andrews Presbyterian visits Scalf Field on Thursday.  Game time is slated for 4:00 p.m.