March 12, 2008
Monarchs to Join USA South for Senior Challenge
Seven student-athletes will face off against the ODAC Sunday
FAYETTEVILLE, NC- The Old Dominion Athletic Conference and the USA South Athletic Conference have once again come together to conduct The ODAC/USA South Senior Basketball Challenge. The event, in its third year, will consist of both a women's and men's all-star game. The games will be played in Everett Gymnasium on the campus of the USA South's own N.C. Wesleyan College on Sunday, March 16. The event will begin with the women's game at 1:00 p.m. and conclude with the men's game at 3:00 p.m. Tickets will be $3 and may be purchased at the game. release

February 29, 2008
Monarchs Fall to Averett in Overtime
Freshman LeuMichael Smith led Methodist with 17 points
NEWPORT NEWS, VA- The Monarchs got off to a quick start, but had to come from behind to tie the game and send the USA South Tournament semifinal into overtime against Averett University. Methodist led by as many as four in overtime, but lost 70-68 to the Cougars. The Monarchs finish the season 16-10 overall while Averett advances to the championship with a 12-15 record. release

February 27, 2008
Monarchs Receive All-Conference Honors
Methodist student-athletes receive season conference honors
FAYETTEVILLE, NC- The USA South Athletic Conference has announced its All-Conference awards for men's basketball. A total of 20 student-athletes have been named to the USA South All-Conference teams for men's basketball. Methodist's Billy McDade, LeuMichael Smith and Antwin Shuford have been honored by the conference. release

February 25, 2008
Monarchs Honored as USA South Athletes of the Week
Methodist student-athletes receive weekly conference honors
FAYETTEVILLE, NC- The USA South has announced their athletes of the week. The conference gives an award for Player of the Week and Rookie of the Week for each sport active during the week. release

February 23, 2008
Methodist Claims Share of Championship With Win
Senior Brian Lane scores career high 21 points in final home game
FAYETTEVILLE, NC- Methodist took over late in the first half and went on an early run in the second half to cruise to a 94-85 win over Christopher Newport Saturday afternoon. The men finished in a tie for first place with Ferrum College for the USA South Championship. The Monarchs move to 16-9 overall this season and 8-4 in the USA South while Christopher Newport is 10-15 overall and 6-6 in the conference. release

February 22, 2008
Monarchs Come From Behind in Final Minutes to Won 65-61
Freshman LeuMichael Smith scores career-high 27 points
FAYETTEVILLE, NC- Shenandoah led throughout most of the first half before the Monarchs took lead late. The Hornets regained the lead in the second half and it was not until the final minute and 16 seconds that Methodist took the lead and held on for the 65-61 win. The Monarchs move to 15-9 overall this season and 7-4 in the USA South while Shenandoah stands at 15-9 overall and 5-6 in the conference. release

February 18, 2008
N.C. Wesleyan Drops Methodist Men 74-67
Junior Travis McBryde scored 15 points
ROCKY MOUNT, NC- A seven point halftime deficit was too much for the Monarchs to overcome as the Monarchs lost 74-67 to N.C. Wesleyan Monday night. The Monarchs move to 14-9 overall this season and 6-4 in the USA South while N.C. Wesleyan moves to 10-13 overall and 3-7 in the conference. release

February 12, 2008
Monarchs' Sharp Shooting Sinks Averett 75-68
Senior Billy McDade led the team with 18 points
DANVILLE, VA- Methodist shot better than 74 percent from the field in the first half on their way to a 46-35 halftime lead. The Monarchs hung on through the final 20 minutes to prevail 75-68. The Monarchs move to 14-8 overall this season and 6-3 in the USA South while Averett moves to 11-11 overall and 5-4 in the conference. release

February 9, 2008
Methodist Falls to Ferrum 70-69
Sophomore Tyler Sigman scored 13 points for the Monarchs
FERRM, VA- Over the course of 40 minutes there were seven ties and 15 lead changes, but Ferrum took the lead last to earn the 70-69 win over the Monarchs. The Monarchs move to 13-8 overall this season and 5-3 in the USA South while Ferrum moves to 11-10 overall and 5-3 in the conference. With an Averett loss to Greensboro today, Methodist, Ferrum and Greensboro are all tied at the top of the USA South standings. release

February 8, 2008
Lehmann Named ESPN The Magazine Academic All-District Selection
Junior point guard earned second team honors
FAYETTEVILLE, NC- The College Sports Information Directors of America (CoSIDA) recently released the annual ESPN The Magazine Academic All-District teams naming Methodist junior A.B. Lehmann to the second team. Carrying a 3.87 GPA while majoring in biology, Lehmann earned his second consecutive All-District award. release

February 6, 2008
Monarchs Seek Revenge Against the Pride
Freshman LeuMichael Smith scored 22 points to lead the team in scoring
FAYETTEVILLE, NC- It was a tough 76-75 overtime loss to swallow back in January at Greensboro, but the Monarchs are on a four-game winning streak now after defeating the Pride 78-62 Wednesday night. The Monarchs move to 13-7 overall this season and 5-2 in the USA South while Greensboro moves to 9-11 overall and 3-4 in the conference. release

February 4, 2008
McDade and Smith Honored as USA South Athletes of the Week
Methodist student-athletes receives weekly conference honors
FAYETTEVILLE, NC- The USA South has announced their athletes of the week. The conference gives an award for Player of the Week and Rookie of the Week for each sport active during the week. release

February 3, 2008
Methodist Men Win Third Straight
Junior Antwin Shuford scored 18 points and grabbed seven rebounds
WINCHESTER, VA- Methodist took the lead for good late in the first half and held on despite a late push from the Shenandoah Hornets to hold on for a 77-72 victory. The Monarchs move to 12-7 overall this season and 4-2 in the USA South. release

February 2, 2008
Methodist Holds On For 95-85 Victory Over Christopher Newport
Senior Billy McDade pours in 42 points for Methodist
NEWPORT NEWS, VA- The Methodist Monarchs scored first against the Christopher Newport Captains on Saturday evening and went on to win 95-85 without ever relinquishing the lead. Senior Billy McDade was on fire scoring 42 points for Methodist, just one shy of tying the school record for points in a game. The Monarchs move to 11-7 overall this season and 3-2 in the USA South while Christopher Newport is 5-13 overall and 1-4 in the conference. release

January 31, 2008
Methodist University Announces Annual “Take a Kid to the Game" Day
Come support the Monarchs at their men’s and women’s basketball games February 6
FAYETTEVILLE, N.C. – Methodist University has set a date for its annual NCAA® Basketball Take A Kid to the Game® day for February 6, 2008 where they will host the Greensboro College Pride at 5:30 pm and 7:30 pm in the March F. Riddle Center on the campus of Methodist University. Area youth 14 and under are invited to attend this special event free of charge. Youth will have the opportunity to experience the college game-day atmosphere and some exciting action as they watch the Monarchs compete for a win over the Pride. release

January 28, 2008
Monarchs Run Away With 85-70 Win Over Bishops
Four players scored in double figures to boost Methodist
FAYETTEVILLE, NC- N.C. Wesleyan closed a 13 point lead to five at halftime, but Methodist pushed ahead to take the 85-70 victory over the Bishops. The Monarchs move to 10-7 overall this season and 2-2 in the USA South while N.C. Wesleyan drops to 8-8 overall and 1-3 in the conference. release

January 22, 2008
Methodist Comes Up Short Against Averett
Junior Travis McBryde scored 12 points for the Monarchs
FAYETTEVILLE, NC- The Monarchs had the lead before Averett took over late. Methodist moved to within one with 1:30 to go, but could not find the equalizer and lost 74-69. The Monarchs move to 9-7 overall this season and 1-2 in the USA South while Averett moves to 8-8 overall and 2-1 in the conference. release

January 21, 2008
Smith Honored as USA South Rookie Athlete of the Week
Methodist student-athlete receives weekly conference honors
FAYETTEVILLE, NC- The USA South has announced their athletes of the week. The conference gives an award for Player of the Week and Rookie of the Week for each sport active during the week. release

January 19, 2008
Methodist Bounces Back With 82-67 Win Over Ferrum
Freshman LeuMichael Smith led the team with 23 points
FAYETTEVILLE, NC- Methodist returned from an overtime loss on Wednesday to knock off Ferrum 82-67. The Monarchs improve to 9-6 overall this season and 1-1 in the USA South while Ferrum drops to 7-8 overall and 1-1 in the conference. release

January 16, 2008
Monarchs Drop One in Overtime to Greensboro
Senior Billy McDade sends the game into overtime
GREENSBORO, NC- The Monarchs were down by 14 at halftime, but made a late push in the second half to give themselves a chance at the end. Greensboro just edged Methodist 76-75 in overtime. The Monarchs move to 8-6 overall this season and 0-1 in the USA South while Greensboro moves to 7-7 overall and 1-0 in the conference. release

January 14, 2008
Shuford and Smith Honored as USA South Athletes of the Week
Methodist student-athletes receive weekly conference honors
FAYETTEVILLE, NC- The USA South has announced their athletes of the week. The conference gives an award for Player of the Week and Rookie of the Week for each sport active during the week. release

January 12, 2008
Monarchs Win 100-83 Over Piedmont
Antwin Shuford (right) and LeuMichael Smith led with 19 points a piece
FAYETTEVILLE, NC- Methodist earned another non-conference win on Saturday to remain undefeated at home heading into USA South play. The Monarchs out ran Piedmont 100-83 for an 8-5 record this season. Piedmont moves to 8-7 overall. release

January 6, 2008
Methodist Defeats LaGrange 77-72
Senior Travis Winstead scored 15 points in the win
LAGRANGE, GA- LaGrange took an early lead in the first half, but Methodist came back to lead by as many as 14 in the second half. The Panthers made a late run, but the Monarchs held on for the 77-72 win. Methodist improves to 7-5 this season while LaGrange drops to 3-10 overall. release

January 2, 2008
Virginia Wesleyan Defeats Monarchs 79-51
Freshman LeuMichael Smith led Methodist with 13 points
VIRGINIA BEACH, VA- Virginia Wesleyan College took an early lead and the Monarchs could not recover as the Marlins cruised to a 79-51 victory on Wednesday. The Monarchs move to 6-5 on the season while Virginia Wesleyan improves to 6-2 this year. release

December 30, 2007
Methodist Falls Just Short Against Maryville
Junior Antwin Shuford led with 18 points to earn All-Classic honors
DEMOREST, GA- Maryville jumped out to an early lead in the second day of Piedmont Holiday Classic, but the Monarchs came back to take the lead with both teams exchanging leads throughout the game. Maryville broke a 58-58 tie with 7:20 to go in the game and held on for the 72-69 win. The Monarchs move to 6-4 on the season while Maryville improves to 8-2 this year. release

December 29, 2007
Monarchs Hold On For 102-98 Win Over Piedmont
Sophomore Tyler Sigman scored 17 points for Methodist
DEMOREST, GA- The Monarchs led throughout most of the game Saturday night with a complete dominance on the boards, out rebounding Piedmont 43-24. Piedmont made a push late, but Methodist held on for the 102-98 win. The Monarchs improve to 6-3 on the season while Piedmont stands at 5-5. release

December 17, 2007
Smith Honored as USA South Rookie of the Week
Methodist student-athletes receive weekly conference honors
FAYETTEVILLE, NC- The USA South has announced their athletes of the week. The conference gives an award for Player of the Week and Rookie of the Week for each sport active during the week. release

December 15, 2007
Maryville Defeats Methodist 88-75
Freshman LeuMichael Smith led the team with 13 points
MARYVILLE, TN- Methodist and Maryville men's basketball teams battled with a tight game early in the first half before Maryville began to pull away. The Monarchs hit 3-pointers late in the game, but Maryville won 88-75. Methodist moves to 5-3 on the season while Maryville improves to 6-1. release

December 5, 2007
No. 7 Guilford Defeats Methodist 74-48
Junior Travis McBryde scored 10 points with seven rebounds
GREENSBORO, NC- The Methodist men's basketball team traveled to Guilford College Wednesday night to take on the Quakers, recently ranked number seven in the D3Hoops.com poll. The Quakers took an early lead while the Monarchs struggled with a 28 percent shooting percentage. Methodist moves to 5-2 this season while Guilford improves to 3-1 overall. release

December 3, 2007
McBryde and Smith Honored as USA South Athletes of the Week
Methodist student-athletes receive weekly conference honors
FAYETTEVILLE, NC- The USA South has announced their athletes of the week. The conference gives an award for Player of the Week and Rookie of the Week for each sport active during the week. release

December 2, 2007
Monarchs Win 88-78 Over LaGrange
Freshman LeuMichael Smith finished with 19 points in the win
FAYETTEVILLE, NC- The Monarchs led by just one at halftime, but started the second half with a 14-4 run to propel the team to a 88-78 win over LaGrange. Methodist improves to 5-1 this season while LaGrange falls to 1-6 overall. release

November 26, 2007
Monarchs Out Run Emory & Henry 142-119
Junior Travis McBryde scored 35 points with 15 rebounds in the win
FAYETTEVILLE, NC- The Methodist men's basketball team started out strong and managed to keep up with the Emory & Henry "Fun 'N Gun" offense as the Monarchs ran away with a 142-119 victory. Methodist improves to 4-1 this season while Emory & Henry falls to 2-2 on the year. release

November 24, 2007
Methodist Knocks Off Apprentice 74-67
Junior A.B. Lehmann scored 15 points with six assists
NEWPORT NEWS, VA- The Methodist men's basketball team used a strong second half to defeat Newport News Apprentice 74-67. The teams were tied at 33 at halftime, but the Monarchs converted free throws late to win by seven. Methodist improves to 3-1 this season while Apprentice drops to 1-3. release

November 20, 2007
Monarchs Come From Behind Against Lynchburg to Win 67-63
Junior Antwin Shuford scores 14 points with 7 rebounds
LYNCHBURG, VA- Lynchburg College scored the first 13 points of the game before Methodist scored nearly six minutes into the first half. The Monarchs overcame the deficit and went on to win 67-63. Methodist improves to 2-1 this season while Lynchburg falls to 0-2. release

November 17, 2007
Methodist Falls to Elizabethtown in Championship
Senior Billy McDade hits 12-for-12 from the line on the way to 26 points
ELIZABETHTOWN, PA - Methodist took on the host Elizabethtown College in the championship game of the Days Inn East Blue Jay Classic on Saturday afternoon. Elizabethtown took an early lead and went on to win 86-76 win. release

November 16, 2007
Monarchs Win 64-50 Over Rutgers-Camden
Junior A.B. Lehmann led the team with 15 points
ELIZABETHTOWN, PA - The Monarchs opened the 2007-08 season with a 64-50 win over Rutgers-Camden in the first day of the Days Inn East Blue Jay Classic at Elizabethtown College. After a tied game at halftime, Methodist pulled away in the second half to win by 14. release

November 16, 2007
2007-08 Men's Basketball Preview
Monarchs travel to season opener tonight
FAYETTEVILLE, NC- Less than three years ago, the Methodist men’s basketball team was celebrating its third consecutive conference championship and heading towards their second straight NCAA appearance. The Monarchs finished 20-8 during the 2004-05 season to take top conference honors, but over the past two seasons, the team has not lived up to expectations. Methodist head coach David Smith feels last year’s team learned what they need to do. “We have an influx of new players to help out and they should add to our team chemistry,” Smith said. release

November 14, 2007
Methodist Falls to Western Carolina 76-87
Billy McDade led the Monarchs with 17 points
CULLOWHEE, NC-  The Monarchs played their final exhibition game Wednesday night at NCAA Division I Western Carolina. The Monarchs led midway through the first half and only trailed by three at halftime, but the Catamounts pulled away in the second half finishing with the 87-76 win. release

November 8, 2007
Kazakhstan Defeats Methodist 85-70 in Exhibition
Methodist senior Billy McDade scored 25 points to lead the Monarchs
FAYETTEVILLE, NC-  The Methodist men's basketball team played host to the Astana Tigers of Kazakhstan in an exhibition game Thursday night. The Tigers are traveling through the area playing a series of exhibition games sponsored by Athletes in Action. The Monarchs stayed with the team early before the Tigers pulled away for the 85-70 win. release

October 26, 2007
Tenth Annual Hoopla Frenzy a Success
Event dedicated to Chris Ryan with sons Caleb and Joshua pictured right
FAYETTEVILLE, NC-  The Methodist University basketball teams, cheerleading and dance teams as well as the Student Activities Committee sponsored their annual Hoopla Frenzy Thursday night. Student-athletes and fans had the opportunity to participate in games to win prizes. The night culminated with both teams running a ten minute scrimmage. release

October 17, 2007
USA South Announces Preseason Polls
Men's and women's basketball polls released today
FAYETTEVILLE, NC- The USA South Conference office released the preseason polls today for men's and women's basketball. The polls are based on votes from each conference member's head coach without voting for themselves. release

October 16, 2007
Men's Basketball Opens Practice at Midnight
Monarchs took the court for the first time early Monday morning
FAYETTEVILLE, NC-  The Methodist men's basketball team opened the 2007-08 season with their second annual "Midnight Madness" early Monday morning. The team took the court at 12:01 am Oct. 15 with the first official workout of the year followed by a 2-mile run later in the day. Photo Gallery