September 4, 2005
Methodist drops first game of 2005 men’s soccer season, 1-0 to Penn State-Altoona

ROCKY MOUNT, N.C. – The Methodist Monarch men’s soccer team suffered its first defeat of the 2005 season on Sunday, dropping 1-0 decision against Penn State-Altoona at the North Carolina Wesleyan Invitational.

The defeat puts the Monarchs a 0-1-1 on the season.

Methodist had 11 shots at the net, but couldn’t get it past Penn State-Altoona goalkeeper Tim Wassell. He finished with four saves. Penn State-Altoona scored the game’s only goal in the 54th minute when Evan Spence scored off an assist by both Andrew Zechman and Bryan Pierzga.

Methodist plays its home opener this weekend in the Methodist/Adidas Classic at Monarch Soccerplex. The Monarchs play host to Eastern Mennonite on Saturday, followed by Emory on Sunday.