April 18, 2007
Sweet Briar Defeats Methodist 13-12
Adama Abramson scores the first goal on a free position shot
SWEET BRIAR, VA — Methodist and Sweet Briar women's lacrosse battled it out on Wednesday afternoon in a game of six ties and two lead changes before the Monarchs fell 13-12 in the final thirty seconds.  Methodist finishes their season 6-11 while Sweet Briar moves to 4-11.  release

April 15, 2007
Fifteen Monarchs Earn All-Tournament Honors
Methodist won four of the six spring championships with four student-athletes named the MVP
BURLINGTON, NC-  The USA South completed the tournament championships on Sunday, April 15.  The Monarchs won more trophies than any other school with four, while Christopher Newport won one and Ferrum won the other.  release

April 14, 2007
Monarchs Fall to Greensboro in Tournament Semifinals
Senior Lauren McGonagle leads Methodist with three goals and an assist
BURLINGTON, N.C.— Jennifer Donah netted seven goals for the game, including four in the opening half, guiding the way to a Greensboro College 20-5 victory over Methodist University. release

April 12, 2007
USA South Releases Lacrosse All-Conference Awards
Senior Lauren McGonagle named Player of the Year for second time in her career
FAYETTEVILLE, NC- The USA South Athletic Conference has announced its All-Conference awards for lacrosse.  A total of 35 student-athletes have been named to the USA South All-Conference teams for lacrosse.  Methodist University's Lauren McGonagle has been named the Player of the Year for the second time in her career.  The Monarchs have won the Player of the Year award the past four consecutive seasons.  release

April 10, 2007
Methodist Lacrosse Advances to Tournament Semifinals
Junior Bridget Holcomb leads the team with six goals and an assist
FAYETTEVILLE, NC- The third seeded Monarchs knocked off sixth seed NC Wesleyan 20-10 on Tuesday afternoon to advance to the conference tournament semifinals for the sixth consecutive year.  Methodist advances to 6-9 on the season while NC Wesleyan concludes their season at 3-13.  release

April 9, 2007
McGonagle Honored as USA South Athlete of the Week
Methodist student-athlete chosen for second time this season
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

April 2, 2007
Monarchs Clinch Third With Win Over Shenandoah
Freshman Lindsey Cosgray records 14 saves to preserve the win for Methodist
WINCHESTER, VA- The Methodist lacrosse team finished the regular season with a 15-12 win over Shenandoah University on Monday.  The Monarchs withstood a three-goal run by the Hornets in the final five minutes to hold on for the victory.  Methodist moves to 5-9 on the season and 4-2 in the USA South while Shenandoah drops to 4-8 overall and 2-4 in the conference.  release

March 31, 2007
Monarchs Fall to Christopher Newport
Seniors Lauren McGonagle and Kim Collier honored in their last regular season home game
FAYETTEVILLE, NC- Christopher Newport remains undefeated in the USA South Athletic Conference with a 16-4 victory over the Methodist Monarchs.  The Captains took an early lead and stayed strong for the win.  Methodist moves to 4-9 on the season and 3-2 in the USA South while Christopher Newport is 8-4 overall and 6-0 in the conference.  release

March 28, 2007
Guilford Defeats Monarchs 16-5
Junior Christina Layson scores two goals with an assist
FAYETTEVILLE, NC- The Guilford Quakers came out and took advantage early to take a 6-1 lead in the first twelve minutes of the game.  Guilford went on to win 16-5 over the Monarchs.  Methodist moves to 4-8 on the season while Guilford is 4-5 overall.  release

March 27, 2007
Methodist Student-Athletes Honored by Fayetteville Rotary Club
Jessica Hatcher, Daryl Lawrence and Jeremy Perkins receive Lowdermilk Student Achievement Award
FAYETTEVILLE, NC-  The Fayetteville Rotary Club hosted its 13th Annual Lowdermilk Student Achievement Awards program on Monday night.  Daryl Lawrence (Football), Jeremy Perkins (Football), and Jessica Hatcher (Lacrosse) were three of eight students selected to receive the award this year.  release

March 25, 2007
Monarchs Fall to Presbyterian 17-9
Freshman Morgan Langdon scored for the Monarchs midway through the second half
CLINTON, SC- Methodist scored first but the score continued to flip flop until Presbyterian took a 7-5 lead at halftime.  The Blue Hose went on to win 17-9 over the Monarchs.  Methodist moves to 4-7 overall while Presbyterian improves to 5-6 this season.  release

March 21, 2007
Methodist Wins 16-15 Thriller at NC Wesleyan
Senior Lauren McGonagle breaks record for career goals scored at Methodist
ROCKY MOUNT, NC- The Monarchs and Bishops were tied 9-9 at halftime and the Monarchs were down by two in the second half, but with plenty of lead changes and ties, Methodist prevailed 16-15 over North Carolina Wesleyan.  Methodist moves to 4-6 overall and 3-1 in the USA South while NC Wesleyan falls to 3-7 overall and 1-3 in the conference.  release

March 19, 2007
Monarchs Fall to Wooster 14-9
Junior Bridget Holcomb led the Monarchs with five goals
FAYETTEVILLE, NC- The College of Wooster traveled down to Fayetteville from Ohio to open their season against the Monarchs.  Methodist held a 3-2 lead early in the first half, but the Scots battled back to lead 6-3 at halftime and went on to win 14-9.  Methodist moves to 3-6 overall while Wooster starts the season 1-0.  release

March 17, 2007
Lynchburg Defeats Methodist 17-5
Sophomore Andrea DiStefano scores two goals for the Monarchs
FAYETTEVILLE, NC- The Lynchburg Hornets opened the game with seven goals before the Monarchs were able to get on the board with a little more than thirteen minutes remaining in the first half.  Lynchburg took a 14-2 lead into halftime, but both teams scored three goals a piece in the second half.  Methodist moves to 3-5 overall while Lynchburg improves to 3-3 on the season.  release

March 13, 2007
Monarchs Use Second Half to Defeat Lees-McRae 13-6
Senior midfielder Lauren McGonagle scored eight goals with two assists
FAYETTEVILLE, NC- The Methodist lacrosse team jumped out early, but Lees-McRae tied the game 4-4 at halftime before the Monarchs outscored the Bobcats 9-2 in the second half for the win.  Methodist improves to 3-4 overall while NCAA Division-II Lees-McRae falls to 0-7.  release

March 10, 2007
Monarchs Notch Second Victory In 13-4 Win Over Ferrum
Freshman goalkeeper Lindsey Cosgray recorded 9 saves in the win
FERRUM, VA- The Monarchs returned from their spring break trip to Hilton Head ready to return to conference action at Ferrum on Saturday.  The Monarchs jumped to an 8-3 lead at halftime and held the Panthers to one goal in the second half for the 13-4 win.  Methodist improves to 2-4 overall and 2-1 in the USA South while Ferrum falls to 0-3 overall and in the conference.  release

March 7, 2007
Muhlenberg Defeats Methodist 13-6
Senior Lauren McGonagle scores two goals and notches three assists
HILTON HEAD, SC- The Mules scored four quick goals in the first fifteen minutes, but the Monarchs moved within one with their third goal in the 20th minute.  Muhlenberg took a 5-3 lead at halftime and went on to take the 13-6 win.  Methodist falls to 1-4 overall while Muhlenberg starts the season 3-0.  release

March 5, 2007
Methodist Falls to Misericordia
Freshman Jessica Lutzow scores her first two collegiate goals
HILTON HEAD, SC- The Monarchs held an early 3-2 lead before Misericordia went on a run to take a 8-5 lead at halftime.  The Cougars went on to win 14-9.   Methodist falls to 1-3 overall while Misericordia jumps to 2-0 this season.  release

March 5, 2007
Kelly, Kivett, and McGonagle Honored as USA South Athletes of the Week
Methodist athletes chosen for the first time this season
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 3, 2007
Methodist Earns First Win of the Season
Sophomore Andrea DiStefano scored six goals in the win
FAYETTEVILLE, NC- The Monarchs jumped out early against conference opponent Averett knocking off the Cougars 18-10 on Saturday.  Methodist scored the first five goals before the Averett got on the board twelve minutes into the game.   Methodist moves to 1-2 overall and 1-1 in the USA South while Averett falls to 0-2 on the season and 0-1 in the conference.  release

February 24, 2007
Greensboro Defeats Monarchs 19-7
Monarchs held early 3-1 lead before Greensboro run
GREENSBORO, NC- Methodist scored the first two goals of the game and held a 3-1 lead before Greensboro scored 14 unanswered goals.  The Pride went on to win the first conference game of the season 19-7.  Methodist moves to 0-2 overall and 0-1 in the USA South while Greensboro starts the season 1-0 overall and 1-0 in the conference.  release

February 15, 2007
Methodist Falls to St. Andrews 18-7
Senior Lauren McGonagle scores three goals and notches an assist in the loss
FAYETTEVILLE, NC- After being shutout in the first half, the Monarchs came out fighting in the second half.  Despite losing the game 18-7, Methodist showed signs of improvement outscoring St. Andrews 7-6 in the second half.  Methodist starts the season 0-1 while St. Andrews moves to 2-1 on the year.  release

January 31, 2007
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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