February 22, 2006
Monarchs drop 14-13 decision in Brundage debut
West scores seven goals as Methodist falls in lacrosse season opener

FAYETTEVILLE, N.C. – The Methodist Monarch lacrosse team opened the 2006 season on Wednesday, and took one on the chin with a 14-13 defeat against rival Greensboro in USA South Athletic Conference action. The defeat spoiled the debut of new Methodist head coach Beth Brundage.

At the start, it looked as if it would be a runaway for Methodist as the Monarchs jumped out to a 6-1 lead as Lindsey West scored three goals and Katelyn Cushman scored twice in the first 16 minutes. However, Greensboro countered with a 5-0 run as Lindsey Ferguson scored three goals and Amanda McLaughlin’s goal in the 25th minute tied the game 6-6.

But West gave the Monarchs a 7-6 lead at halftime with an unassisted goal in the 28th minute.

Greensboro took control in the second half with a 6-1 run in the first nine minutes. Methodist trimmed the lead to 12-10 with goals by Lauren McGonagle and West, but Greensboro countered with two goals by McLaughlin and Karen Hall. The Pride sealed it with a stall offense in the final couple of minutes.

West, a senior, scored seven goals to pace Methodist, followed by Cushman with three goals and two by McGonagle. Ferguson scored four goals for Greensboro, while McLaughlin scored three goals with four assists and Jenna Gast and Jennifer Donah each added two goals.

Methodist plays host to NCAA Division II Belmont Abbey on Saturday at 3:30 p.m.