June 13, 2008
Athletic Department Announces Scholar Athletes of the Year
Stephen Fox and Sara Poling honored with highest academic honors
FAYETTEVILLE, N.C.-  Each year, the Methodist Department of Athletics honors the male and female student-athletes with the highest cumulative grade point average.  Men's soccer player, Stephen Fox will receive the Male Scholar Athlete of the Year award.  Softball player Sara Poling has been named the Female Scholar Athletes of the Year for the second consecutive year. release

May 29, 2008
Talbert and Kelly Named to the All-State Team
Kayla Talbert and Rebekah Kelly honored by NCCSIA
GREENSBORO, N.C. – Eleven student-athletes, representing six different schools, comprise the 2008 North Carolina Collegiate Sports Information Association (NCCSIA) College Division All-State Softball Team released Wednesday. release

May 16, 2008
Kelly Selected NFCA Second Team All-American
Rebekah Kelly received second consecutive All-American nod
FAYETTEVILLE, NC - The National Fastpitch Coaches Association (NFCA) released the 2008 Louisville Slugger/NFCA Division III All-America teams, announced Thursday night at the national championship banquet in Salem, Va. There were 37 different schools that placed athletes on one of the three squads. release

May 13, 2008
ESPN The Magazine Academic All-District Baseball and Softball Teams Announced
Scott Russell and Rebekah Kelly honored for achievements in the classroom and on the field
FAYETTEVILLE, NC-  The College Sports Information Directors of America (CoSIDA) has announced their annual ESPN the Magazine Academic All-District Baseball and Softball teams. Senior Scott Russell was named to the First Team while senior Rebekah Kelly earned Second Team honors. release

May 10, 2008
#6 Ursinus Eliminates #3 Methodist 1-0
FAYETTEVILLE, N.C. - Methodist sent Ursinus to the loser's bracket on Thursday, but Ursinus sought revenge on Saturday eliminating the Monarchs in a 1-0 game. Methodist finishes the season 35-12. release

May 9, 2008
#7 Neumann Defeats #3 Methodist 4-2
FAYETTEVILLE, N.C. - The Monarchs looked to make another seventh inning comeback on Friday, but came up short 4-2 to Neumann College. Methodist moves to 35-11 on the season. release

May 8, 2008
#3 Methodist Wins 2-1 Over #6 Ursinus in Seventh Inning
FAYETTEVILLE, N.C. - Methodist knocked off Ursinus Thursday afternoon in a come from behind victory over the Bears. Methodist moves to 35-10 on the season. release

May 6, 2008
Monarchs Named to NFCA All-Region Team
Rebekah Kelly and Kayla Talbert honored with first and second team honors respectively
FAYETTEVILLE, NC - First team honors were widely distributed among teams in all eight regions as the National Fastpitch Coaches Association (NFCA) announced its 2008 Louisville Slugger/NFCA Division III All-Region teams Tuesday. release

May 5, 2008
Methodist to Host NCAA First Round Softball Tournament
Number three seeded Monarchs are scheduled to play Ursinus Thursday at 12 pm

INDIANAPOLIS - The NCAA Division III Softball Committee has announced the 59 teams that will compete in the Division III Softball Championship. release

April 20, 2008
USA South Tournament Wrap-Up
Men's golf and women's tennis win Tournament Championships
BURLINGTON, N.C.-  The USA South Athletic Conference held their annual Spring Sports Festival in Burlington, N.C. April 17-20 with Methodist sending six teams to compete. Men's golf and women's tennis took top honors with Tournament Championships on Sunday. release

April 19, 2008
Greensboro Ousts Methodist With 5-3 Win
BURLINGTON, N.C. - The Pride and Monarchs battled each other in quarterfinal play into the championship of the USA South Tournament. The #19 nationally ranked Monarchs, suffered a loss at the hands of #24 CNU, to find them against the Pride of Greensboro College who come into the tournament ranked #4 in the USA South. release

April 19, 2008
Pacer Run Ends with 8-1 Loss to Monarchs
BURLINGTON, N.C. - The Monarchs of Methodist University ended the tournament run of the Peace College Pacers with an 8-1 victory at Springwood Park in Burlington, NC. Methodist (34-9) advances to challenge Greensboro College in tonight’s elimination game. The Pacers complete their strongest-ever season 27-17. release

April 18, 2008
Christopher Newport Defeats Methodist 8-4
BURLINGTON, N.C. - The Christopher Newport Captains stayed in the winner’s bracket of the 2008 USA South Tournament by downing Methodist, 8-4. release

April 18, 2008
Methodist Rallies to Defeat Ferrum 6-3
BURLINGTON, N.C. - Third-seeded Methodist University rallied from a two-run deficit Friday morning to down No. 6 Ferrum 6-3 in the first round of the USA South Conference softball Tournament at Springwood Park. release

April 16, 2008
USA South Announces Softball Awards
Three Monarchs earn First Team recognition
FAYETTEVILLE, NC - The USA South Athletic Conference has announced its All-Conference awards for softball. A total of 47 student-athletes have been named to the teams for softball. Methodist University's Rebekah Kelly has been named the Player of the Year for the second consecutive year while her teammate, Hannah Stutts, has earned Rookie Pitcher of the Year honors. release

April 13, 2008
#8 Monarchs Drop Two at Christopher Newport
Senior Rebekah Kelly hit 3-for-4 in game one for Methodist
NEWPORT NEWS, VA- Christopher Newport jumped out to an early lead and went on to win both games of a doubleheader over the Monarchs on Sunday. Methodist made a late rally in the bottom of the seventh in game one but came up short 6-5 and then lost 3-1 in game two. The Monarchs move to 32-8 overall and 14-4 in the USA South while Christopher Newport is 28-8-1 overall and 13-3-1 in the conference. release

April 9, 2008
#9 Methodist Draws Another Split on Senior Day
Seniors Rebekah Kelly and Billye Rivas were recognized before the game
FAYETTEVILLE, NC - N.C. Wesleyan used a two-run home run in the first inning of game one to hold on for the win before the Monarchs had a walk-off walk in game two to win 3-2. The Monarchs move to 32-6 overall and 14-2 in the USA South while N.C. Wesleyan is 14-14 overall and 5-11 in the conference. release

April 6, 2008
#9 Methodist Splits With Shenandoah
Sophomore Crystal Metzger hit 4-for-6 on the day with two RBI
WINCHESTER, VA - Shenandoah came from behind in game one to win 7-4 and break the Monarchs' 21 game winning streak. Methodist came back in game two with an 8-2 win. The Monarchs move to 31-5 overall and 13-1 in the USA South while Shenandoah is 22-8 overall and 10-2 in the conference. release

April 5, 2008
#9 Methodist Sweeps Mary Baldwin 17-0, 13-4
Ninth ranked team picks up 30th win of the season
STAUNTON, VA - The Monarchs took on Mary Baldwin Saturday to pick up two wins in 10 innings of work. Methodist cruised to 17-0 and 13-4 wins over the Squirrels. The Monarchs move to 30-4 overall and 12-0 in the USA South while Mary Baldwin drops to 3-26 overall and 0-12 in the conference. release

April 1, 2008
#11 Monarchs Escape Peace With Two Wins
Junior Kayla Talbert picks up game-winning RBI in game two
FAYETTEVILLE, NC - Methodist cruised to a 5-0 victory in game one before fighting back in game two to win 4-3 in the eighth inning. The Monarchs move to 28-4 overall and 10-0 in the USA South while Peace is 20-12 overall and 6-4 in the conference. release

March 31, 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

March 29, 2008
#11 Methodist Adds Two Wins Over Ferrum
Senior Rebekah Kelly broke the Methodist record for triples in a season
FAYETTEVILLE, NC - The Monarchs cruised to a 6-3 victory in game one over Ferrum before coming from behind in game to win win 4-3. The Monarchs move to 26-4 overall and 8-0 in the USA South while Ferrum is 9-15 overall and 2-4 in th conference. release

March 26, 2008
#11 Monarchs Sweep Marlins 1-0 and 8-7
Freshman Darci Martin drives in game-winning run in the ninth inning
FAYETTEVILLE, NC - Methodist took advantage of errors and added crucial hits to win two over Virginia Wesleyan on Thursday. The Monarchs won 1-0 in game won and came from behind to win 8-7 in game two over nine innings. The Monarchs move to 24-4 overall while Virginia Wesleyan is 15-5 this season. release

March 26, 2008
#11 Methodist Pounds Meredith
Freshman Brandi Chandler hit 2-for-4 with three RBI in game two
FAYETTEVILLE, NC - The Monarchs' softball team kept moving up the National Fastpitch Coaches Association (NFCA) national poll on Wednesday with a #11 ranking. Methodist kept their winning ways with 6-0 and 20-0 wins over Meredith College. The Monarchs move to 22-4 overall and 6-0 in the USA South while Meredith moves to 9-13 overall and 3-3 in the conference. release

March 24, 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

March 21, 2008
#13 Methodist Sweeps Averett
Freshman Tabatha Stephenson hit 3-for-4 on the day with a RBI
FAYETTEVILLE, NC - The Methodist University softball team jumped nine spots in the National Fastpitch Coaches Association (NFCA) poll to #13 on Friday and cruised to the doubleheader sweep over Averett 9-1 and 3-1. The Monarchs move to 20-4 overall and 4-0 in the USA South while Averett moves to 1-11 overall and 0-4 in the conference. release

March 18, 2008
#22 Methodist Wins Two At Greensboro
Senior Rebekah Kelly tied Methodist record with three triples in one game
GREENSBORO, NC - The Methodist Monarchs traveled to Greensboro College Tuesday to open USA South play against the Pride. Methodist won game one 4-2 before taking game two 9-1 in five innings. The Monarchs move to 18-4 overall and 2-0 in the USA South while Greensboro moves to 9-7-2 overall and 1-2-1 in the conference. release

March 17, 2008
Talbert Honored as USA South Athletes 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

March 16, 2008
#22 Monarchs Win Three To Go Undefeated at Ferrum
Junior Kayla Talbert hit two home runs on the way to six RBI in three games
SALEM, VA - #22 Methodist went undefeated in pool play against Peace and Ohio Northern to face Shenandoah in the third game of the day. Another win gave Methodist a 4-0 record at the Ferrum Invitational this weekend. The Monarchs move to 16-4 overall this season. release

March 15, 2008
#22 Methodist Rallies for 9-2 Win Over Eastern Mennonite
Sophomore Crystal Metzger records first RBI to the game at one
SALEM, VA - The #22 Methodist softball team traveled to Salem, Virginia this weekend to compete in the Ferrum Invitational. The Monarchs won their first game 9-2 over Eastern Mennonite before their second game was postponed due to inclement weather. The Monarchs move to 13-4 overall this season. release

March 11, 2008
Monarchs Win Two in First Action at Home
Senior Rebekah Kelly went 5-for-5 from the plate
FAYETTEVILLE, NC- Methodist enjoyed two wins over Swarthmore in their first action at home this season. The Monarchs move to 12-4 overall while Swarthmore starts the season 0-2. release

March 10, 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

March 8, 2008
Methodist Splits in Final Day at Rebel Games
Sophomore Megan Hutson drove in two runs against Washington (MO)
KISSIMMEE, FL - The Monarchs finished up at the Rebel Games on Friday with a 7-6 loss to Washington (MO) and a 6-2 win over Rochester Institute of Technology. Methodist returns with a 10-4 overall record while Washington is at 3-2 and RIT moves to 4-6 this season. release

March 6, 2008
Monarchs Win Two Including Shutout Over #5 Wartburg
Junior Sara Poling helped Methodist early against Bluffton
KISSIMMEE, FL - The Methodist softball team kept rolling through the Rebel Games on Thursday with wins over Bluffton University and #5 Wartburg College. The Monarchs move to 9-3 this season while Bluffton is 4-4 and Wartburg moves to 5-2 overall. release

March 4, 2008
Methodist Splits in Day Two But Knocks Off #18 Muskingum
Sophomore Crystal Metzger hit 2-for-3 in game two
KISSIMMEE, FL - The Monarchs dropped their first game of the day 5-1 to Aurora, but came back to knock off the 18th ranked team, Muskingum 3-1 in game two. Methodist moves to 7-3 overall this season. release

March 3, 2008
Methodist Starts With Two Wins at Rebel Games
Senior Rebekah Kelly hit 3-for-3 with three RBI in win over Augustana
KISSIMMEE, FL - After a quick night's sleep in Fayetteville Saturday night, the Methodist softball team continued south on Sunday headed towards the Rebel Games in Kissimmee, Florida. The team started off on the right foot with a 12-4 win over Augustana and a 3-2 victory against Wittenberg. Methodist improves to 6-2 this season. release

March 3, 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

March 2, 2008
Monarchs Rebound With Two Wins in Virginia Beach
Junior Lesley Hewitt pitches complete game win over York
VIRGINIA BEACH, VA- After two losses to nationally ranked opponents on Friday, the Monarchs bounced back with wins over Frostburg State and York on Saturday. Methodist moves to 4-2 this season. release

March 1, 2008
Methodist Drops Two at Virginia Wesleyan Tournament
Freshman Kayla McLean hit a two RBI double against Louisiana College
VIRGINIA BEACH, VA- The Methodist University softball started spring break at the Virginia Wesleyan Tournament on Friday with two losses to #6 Moravian and #4 Louisiana College. Methodist moves to 2-2 this season. release

February 24, 2008
Monarchs Open the Season With Two Wins at Guilford
Junior Kayla Talbert blasted a 2-out grand slam in game one
GREENSBORO, NC- The Monarchs won two games in just ten innings played as they opened the 2008 season at Guilford College. Methodist won 11-2 and 12-3 as they jumped out to a 2-0 start. Guilford moves to 3-2-1 this season. release

January 30, 2008
USA South Announces Preseason Polls
Golf, lacrosse, softball, and tennis released today
FAYETTEVILLE, NC-  The USA South Conference office released the preseason polls today for the remaining spring sports.  Baseball was released earlier this month.  The polls are based on votes from each conference member's head coach without voting for themselves. release

October 29, 2007
Softball Blog: Rebekah Kelly
Kelly shares her experience from softball's fall trip to Tennessee
FAYETTEVILLE, NC-  After competing in the 2007 World Series, The University of Tennessee Lady Vols softball team looked to open Sherri Parker Lee Softball Stadium for play in October, 2007. On October 21, 2007 our Monarchs' softball team/program made history by competing in the Fall tournament of the 2007 NCAA D-I Runner-ups. release

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