September 14, 2005
Lady Monarchs drop USA South women’s soccer opener 2-0 at Greensboro

GREENSBORO, N.C. – Playing its 2005 USA South Athletic Conference women’s soccer opener at rival Greensboro on Thursday, the Methodist Lady Monarchs hoped to break out of a long scoring slump that’s lasted four games. However, the host Pride scored two late goals to win a 2-0 shutout over Methodist.

The Lady Monarchs are now 2-5 overall and 0-1 in the USA South.

Methodist had its opportunities with 12 shots, including five on goal. But Greensboro goalkeeper Keri Wells recorded five saves. Meanwhile, the Pride (2-3, 1-0) broke through with two goals after a scoreless first half.

Jackie Cianfrani put Greensboro up 1-0 with a goal in the 65th minute off an assist by Stephanie Keough. The Pride increased the lead to 2-0 with a goal by Mary Sandifer in the 77th minute. Methodist goalkeepers Amanda Evans and Erin Swanson combined for six saves for the Lady Monarchs.

Methodist is off this weekend, and then plays host to Averett on Wednesday at 4 p.m.