March 16, 2006
Seven straight! Monarchs roll past Ferrum 18-2 in USA South lacrosse
McGonagle paces balanced Methodist scoring attack with four goals, two assists

FAYETTEVILLE, N.C. – The two-game losing skid at the start of the 2006 season is now a distant memory for the Methodist Monarch lacrosse team. On Thursday, the Monarchs added to their school record for consecutive victories with an impressive 18-2 USA South Athletic Conference victory over visiting Ferrum at Monarch Stadium.

Methodist, which improves to 7-2 overall and 2-1 in the USA South, has now won an unprecedented seven straight games.

The Monarchs dominated from the start. Bridget Holcomb scored Methodist’s first goal just 24 seconds into the contest – a new Monarch record for the quickest goal scored. Methodist proceeded to score nine straight goals as Lauren McGonagle scored four in the rally. After Ferrum finally broke the ice with a goal in the 18th minute, Methodist finished the half with seven straight goals to take a commanding 16-1 lead at halftime.

Playing a prevent offense for much of the second half, Methodist scored twice on goals by Lindsey West and Bridgette McGrath.

McGonagle paced a balanced Methodist scoring attack with four goals and two assists, while Rodriguez scored three goals and McGrath, Jenna Nobles and Kelsey Britt each had two goals. In addition, West recorded three assists, followed by Britt and McGrath with two assists each.

Methodist travels on Saturday for a 1 p.m. contest at Bridgewater.