September 7, 2005
Lady Monarchs drop second straight, 3-0 against Guilford

FAYETTEVILLE, N.C. – After opening the 2005 women’s soccer season with two straight victories, the Methodist Lady Monarchs have hit a buzz saw in its last two games. On Wednesday, Methodist dropped its second straight game on the season, 3-0 against in-state rival Guilford at Monarch Soccerplex.

Methodist is now an even 2-2 on the season.

The Quakers controlled the game, offensively and defensively. Guilford limited the Lady Monarchs to six shots. Meanwhile, Guilford took a 1-0 lead in the 13th minute on a goal by Micki Boulineau off a deflection by Lady Monarch goalkeeper Amanda Evans. The score stayed 1-0 at halftime.

In the second half, Guilford put the game away with two goals within a six-minute span. The Quakers took a 2-0 lead in the 55th minute on a goal by Jennah Carter. Six minutes later, Guilford made it 3-0 on a breakaway goal Heather Ruggiero. Emily Ott recorded assists on both Quaker goals.

Evans recorded seven saves for Methodist.

The Lady Monarchs travel to Tennessee this weekend for the Sewanee Classic. Methodist plays against Mississippi College on Saturday at 1 p.m., followed by Texas-Dallas on Sunday at 1 p.m.