September 11, 2005
17th-ranked Emory blanks Monarchs 4-0 in Adidas/Methodist Classic

FAYETTEVILLE, N.C. – The Methodist Monarchs knew Sunday’s Adidas/Methodist Classic showdown against 17th-ranked Emory would be a tough task. However, for two-thirds of the contest, Methodist played the talented Eagles toe-to-toe. But three second-half goals proved too much as Emory rolled to a 4-0 victory at Monarch Soccerplex.

The defeat was the third straight for Methodist, now 0-3-1 overall on the season.

Emory took a 1-0 lead in the first half on Karl Dix’s goal in the 20th minute. However, the Eagles and goalkeeper Keith Meehan fended off numerous Monarch attacks as Meehan recorded five saves in tight situations. After that, Dix and fellow forward Alex Grigalunas took control.

Grigalunas scored the first of his two goals in the 64th minute off a corner kick by Dix, who 30 seconds later scored on a breakaway off an assist by Matthew Kaufman. Grigalunas finished the Emory scoring with a header off a crossing pass from Dix.

Methodist opens USA South Athletic Conference play on Wednesday at 4 p.m. at rival North Carolina Wesleyan.