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 17, 2008
USA South Announces Lacrosse Awards
Seniors Chrystal Bradley and Christina Layson earn First Team honors
FAYETTEVILLE, NC — The USA South Athletic Conference has announced its All-Conference awards for lacrosse. A total of 25 student-athletes have been named to the teams. The Monarchs received two First Team honors with three student athletes named Honorable Mention selections. release

April 12, 2008
Christopher Newport Defeats Monarchs 20-4
Senior Chrystal Bradley scored Methodist's first goal of the game
NEWPORT NEWS, VA— Christopher Newport scored the first goal of the game and cruised to a 12-2 lead at halftime before finishing with the 20-4 win. Methodist drops to 3-10 overall and 2-2 in the USA South while Christopher Newport is 8-5 overall and 3-0 in the conference. release

April 6, 2008
Monarchs Fall to Lees-McRae 24-18
Sophomore Lindsey Cosgray ties the Methodist record for saves in a game with 21
CHARLOTTE, NC— The Monarchs held an early lead in the first half and tied the game on two different occasions in the second half, but Lees-McRae held on for the 24-18 win. Methodist drops to 3-9 overall while Lees-McRae is 1-11 this season. release

March 29, 2008
Sweet Briar Defeats Methodist 14-11
Junior Andrea DiStefano led Methodist with four goals
FAYETTEVILLE, NC— Methodist scored the first goal of the game, but Sweet Briar used a four goal rally late in the first half to hold on for the 14-11 win. Methodist drops to 3-8 overall while Sweet Briar stands at 3-4 this season. release

March 26, 2008
Methodist Falls to Guilford 17-4
Senior Christina Layson led the Monarchs with two goals
GREENSBORO, NC— Guilford jumped out to an 11-0 halftime lead before going on to win 17-4 Wednesday evening. Methodist drops to 3-7 overall while Guilford won their fourth straight to improve to 4-3 this season. 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 19, 2008
Monarchs Get Back on Track With 15-4 Win
Junior Kelsie Britt led the Monarchs with three goals
FAYETTEVILLE, NC— Ferrum scored the first goal of the game but the Monarchs used a five goal rally late in the first half to cruise to a 15-4 win. Methodist moves to 3-6 overall and 2-1 in the USA South while Ferrum moves to 2-4 overall and 0-2 in the conference. release

March 11, 2008
Greensboro Defeats Methodist 19-12
Junior Andrea DiStefano led the Monarchs with four goals and an assist
FAYETTEVILLE, NC — The Monarchs cut the lead to three midway through the second half, but the Greensboro Pride took over late in the game to win 19-12. Methodist moves to 2-6 overall and 1-1 in the USA South while Greensboro is 1-5 overall and 1-1 in the conference. 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 9, 2008
Monarchs Fall to Emerson 16-9
Sophomore Krystal Poirier scored a goal for Methodist
FAYETTEVILLE, NC — It was a close game early, but Emerson took over late with a seven goal run to win 16-9. Methodist moves to 2-5 on the season while Emerson improves to 2-1 overall. release

March 7, 2008
Wesley Defeats Methodist 16-12
Junior Diane Doroftei scored a goal on a free position
FAYETTEVILLE, NC — Methodist and Wesley battled steady rain to a tied game at halftime. Wesley used a four goal run in the second half to take the 16-12 win. Methodist moves to 2-4 on the season while Wesley improves to 2-1 overall. release

March 4, 2008
Monarchs Come Up Short to Wilkes 14-10
Junior Ann Ferrara scored a goal and added an assist
HILTON HEAD, SC— The Methodist lacrosse team battled the weather on Tuesday to face Wilkes University. The Colonels used a late five goal run in the first half to win 14-10. The Monarchs move to 2-3 on the season while Wilkes stands at 1-1 overall. release

March 3, 2008
Methodist Trounces SCAD 20-7
Senior Chrystal Bradley tallies four goals and three assists
SAVANNAH, GA — Methodist scored the first five goals of the game and never looked back as they cruised to a 20-7 win at the Savannah College of Art & Design. The Monarchs move to 2-2 on the season while SCAD stands at 2-4 overall. release

March 1, 2008
Monarchs Fall to Lynchburg 16-4
Sophomore Lindsey Cosgray made 12 saves for Methodist
LYNCHBURG, VA — The Monarchs were forced to play three players down and couldn't keep up with the Lynchburg offense as the Hornets outscored Methodist 16-4 on Saturday. The Monarchs move to 1-2 on the season while Lynchburg is 2-0 overall. release

February 25, 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

February 24, 2008
Methodist Earns First Win 19-3 Over Shenandoah
Senior Christina Layson scored four goals for the Monarchs
FAYETTEVILLE, N.C.— The Monarchs opened their USA South Conference play with a 19-3 win over Shenandoah. Shenandoah tied the game at one early, but the Monarchs took over for thir first victory of the season. Methodist moves to 1-1 overall and 1-0 in the USA South while Shenandoah starts their season 0-1. release

February 22, 2008
Weekend Schedule Changes
Lacrosse and tennis postponed due to weather
FAYETTEVILLE, NC-  Some of the Methodist University athletic events have been postponed this weekend due to some weather concerns. The lacrosse game scheduled for Saturday against Shenandoah has been moved to Sunday at 1 pm. Both tennis matches against Maryville set for Saturday have been postponed with hopes to reschedule later this season. release

February 20, 2008
Methodist Opens With 16-5 Loss to St. Andrews
Junior Andrea DiStefano scored two goals for the Monarchs
LAURINBURG, N.C.— The Methodist women's lacrosse team opened the 2008 season at NCAA Division II St. Andrews. St. Andrews took the lead early and went on to win 16-5 over the Monarchs. Methodist starts the season 0-1 while St. Andrews moves to 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

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