November 5, 2005
Methodist drops 7-1 decision to Christopher Newport in USA South women’s soccer championship
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. – The Methodist Lady Monarch women’s soccer team’s hopes of a USA South Athletic Conference Tournament Championship and NCAA Division III National Tournament berth were dashed on Saturday as Methodist fell 7-1 at Christopher Newport in the USA South Tournament championship game. Making it to the title game for the second straight year, Methodist ends its season at 9-11-1. release

 

 

 

November 4, 2005
Championship bound! Lady Monarchs advance with 1-0 shutout thriller over Greensboro
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. - What had been a frustrating season for the Methodist Lady Monarch soccer team has been all forgotten thanks to another successful run in the USA South Athletic Conference Tournament. Fresh off opening the 2005 USA South Tournament with a 2-0 victory over Ferrum on Tuesday, Methodist took it a step further on Friday with a 1-0 shutout victory over Greensboro at Christopher Newport. The victory pushes Methodist (9-10-1) into the USA South Tournament championship game for the second straight season. release
 

 

November 2, 2005
Lady Monarchs place four on All-USA South for women’s soccer
FAYETTEVILLE, N.C. – The USA South Athletic Conference released its 2005 All-Conference team for women’s soccer on Wednesday, and the Methodist Lady Monarchs placed four representatives on the squad. Forward Chrystal Bradley and defender Stacey Noonan were both first team All-USA South selections, while midfielder Danielle Nourie and defender Marie Finley were each second team All-USA South selections. release

 

November 1, 2005
Lady Monarchs advance in USA South Tournament with 2-0 shutout over Ferrum
FAYETTEVILLE, N.C. – The Methodist Lady Monarch women’s soccer team took its first step towards its first ever USA South Athletic Conference Tournament on Tuesday with a 2-0 shutout over visiting Ferrum at Monarch Soccerplex. This marks the sixth straight season that Methodist has advanced to the semifinals of the USA South Tournament. Methodist improves to 8-10-1 overall with the victory. The Monarchs have won five of their last six games. release


 

October 30, 2005
Lady Monarchs fall 2-0 at Christopher Newport in 2005 regular season finale
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. – A little more than 24 hours after winning their regular season home finale, the Methodist Lady Monarchs had to turn around and travel to Christopher Newport the final game of the regular season. A victory would have given the Lady Monarchs a share of their second USA South Athletic Conference championship in the last three seasons. However, that wasn’t in the cards on Sunday at Captains Field as Christopher Newport blanked Methodist 2-0. release


October 29, 2005
Lady Monarchs edge Ferrum 1-0 on Senior Day
FAYETTEVILLE, N.C. – The Methodist Lady Monarch women’s soccer team kept up its winning ways on Saturday and sent their seniors out in style with a 1-0 victory over Ferrum at Monarch Soccerplex. Methodist seniors Jessica Ballard, Stacey Noonan and Sarah Christie played their final games at Monarch Soccerplex, and the Lady Monarchs won their fourth straight game to improve to 7-9-1 and 3-1-1 in the USA South Athletic Conference. It was also Methodist’s third straight shutout. release

 

October 25, 2005
Three straight! Bradley scores twice as Lady Monarchs blank Chowan 4-0
FAYETTEVILLE, N.C. – The timing could not be better for the Methodist Lady Monarch women’s soccer team to pick up some steam as the 2005 season winds down. Paced by two goals by sophomore forward Chrystal Bradley, the Lady Monarchs made it three straight victories on Tuesday with a 4-0 shutout over Chowan at Monarch Soccerplex. In addition, it was also the second straight shutout for Methodist, which improves to 6-9-1 overall. release
 

October 22, 2005
Two straight! Lady Monarchs continue winning ways with 2-0 victory at Shenandoah
WINCHESTER, Va. – The Methodist Lady Monarch women’s soccer team is enjoying something it hasn’t experienced since the first week of the 2005 season – a winning streak. After knocking off York last Saturday, the Lady Monarchs made it two straight on Saturday with a key 2-0 shutout at USA South Athletic Conference rival Shenandoah. The victory improves Methodist to 5-9-1 overall and 2-1-1 in the USA South. release

 

 

October 15, 2005
Lady Monarchs end winless streak with thrilling 2-1 victory over York
FAYETTEVILLE, N.C. – Perhaps this was what the Methodist Lady Monarch women’s soccer needed as a jumpstart to finishing its season on a strong note. Staring a five-game winless streak in the face, the Lady Monarchs pulled off a thrilling 2-1 victory over visiting York on Saturday at Monarch Soccerplex. The victory improves Methodist to 4-9-1 overall. release




 

October 11, 2005
Lady Monarchs, North Carolina Wesleyan battle to 2-2 tie
FAYETTEVILLE, N.C. – In one of its most physical games played this season, the Methodist Lady Monarch women’s soccer team battled to a 2-2 tie on Tuesday against visiting USA South Athletic Conference rival North Carolina Wesleyan at Monarch Soccerplex. The draw puts Methodist 3-9-1 overall and 1-1-1 in the USA South. release



 

October 4, 2005
Mount Olive strikes quick, blanks Lady Monarchs 5-0
MOUNT OLIVE, N.C. – The struggles continued for the Methodist Lady Monarch soccer team on Tuesday as it dropped a 5-0 decision at neighboring NCAA Division II rival Mount Olive. The defeat was the fourth straight for Methodist, which slips to 3-9. Mount Olive, coached by former Methodist All-American Chris Shaw, improves to 8-5. release


 

October 1, 2005
Catholic strikes quick, knocks off Lady Monarchs 4-2
WASHINGTON, D.C. – A first half deficit was too much for the Methodist Lady Monarch women’s soccer team to overcome as Methodist dropped a 4-2 decision at Catholic on Saturday. The defeat was the second straight for Methodist, dropping the Lady Monarchs to 3-8 overall. release



 

September 27, 2005
Lady Monarchs fall 9-0 against potent UNC-Pembroke
PEMBROKE, N.C. – The UNC-Pembroke Lady Braves had too much offensive firepower for the Methodist Lady Monarchs on Tuesday as UNC-Pembroke blanked the visiting Lady Monarchs 9-09 at the Belk Athletic Complex. The defeat is the second straight for Methodist, which is now 3-7 overall. release

 

 

September 26, 2005
Lady Monarchs’ Bradley selected USA South Women’s Soccer Player of the Week
FAYETTEVILLE, N.C. – For the second time this season, Methodist’s Chrystal Bradley has been honored by the USA South Athletic Conference with a weekly award for women’s soccer. The sophomore forward from Fairfax, Va., was selected USA South Athletic Conference Player on Monday. release


 

 

September 24, 2005
Piedmont cashes in on opportunities in 5-3 victory over Lady Monarchs
FAYETTEVILLE, N.C. – Cashing in on scoring opportunities proved to be the difference in Saturday’s women’s soccer showdown between Methodist and Piedmont. In the end, it was visiting Piedmont that cashed in as the Lions knocked off Methodist 5-3 at Monarch Soccerplex. The defeat drops Methodist to 3-6 overall on the 2005 season. release


 

September 21, 2005
Bradley hat-trick gives Lady Monarchs big 4-2 victory over Averett
FAYETTEVILLE, N.C. – Needing a victory the worse way possible, the Methodist Lady Monarch soccer team looked to Chrystal Bradley to provide some direction. She did just that. The sophomore forward recorded a hat-trick on Wednesday as the Lady Monarchs defeated rival Averett 4-2 in a key USA South Athletic Conference game at Monarch Soccerplex. The victory ends a five-game losing streak for Methodist, which improves to 3-5 overall and 1-1 in the USA South Athletic Conference. release
 

 

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. release




 

September 11, 2005
Lady Monarchs drop 4-0 decision to Texas-Dallas at Sewanee Classic
SEWANEE, Tenn. – It was not a “Rocky Top” feeling for the Methodist Lady Monarchs women’s soccer team during their venture to Monteagle Mountain and the Sewanee Classic. After Saturday’s tough 1-0 double-overtime defeat to Mississippi College, the Lady Monarchs dropped a 4-0 decision to Texas-Dallas on Sunday. release


 

 

September 10, 2005
Mississippi College edges Methodist 1-0 in double overtime at Sewanee Classic
SEWANEE, Tenn. – The scoring struggles continued on Saturday for the Methodist Lady Monarch team at the Sewanee Classic. For the third straight game, the Lady Monarchs didn’t score and dropped a tough 1-0 decision against Mississippi College in double overtime. The defeat dropped Methodist to 2-3 overall on the season. release


 

 

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. release




 

September 6, 2005
Methodist’s Bradley selected USA South Women’s Soccer Player of the Week
FAYETTEVILLE, N.C. – The USA South Athletic Conference released its first weekly honors of the 2005-06 athletic season on Tuesday, and Methodist’s Chrystal Bradley was selected the USA South Player of the Week for women’s soccer. Bradley, a sophomore from Fairfax, Va., played a huge role in the Lady Monarchs’ first three games of the season. She scored three goals and dished out an assist. release


 

September 4, 2005
Rhodes edges Lady Monarchs 1-0 in overtime defensive thriller
FAYETTEVILLE, N.C. – Defense was the name of the game in Sunday’s contest between Methodist and Rhodes in the 2005 InnKeeper/Methodist Invitational. However, Rhodes cashed in overtime with a last second goal to edge Methodist 1-0 at Monarch Soccerplex. The defeat was the first of the season for the Lady Monarchs (2-1). release

 

September 3, 2005
Bradley scores twice as Lady Monarchs outlast Huntingdon 3-1
FAYETTEVILLE, N.C. – With her team needing a spark in a sluggish contest, Chrystal Bradley answered the call for the Methodist Lady Monarch women’s soccer team on Saturday. Playing host to Huntingdon in the second game of the InnKeeper/Methodist Invitational, Bradley scored twice in the second half as Methodist pulled away with a 3-1 victory over a scrappy Huntingdon team at Monarch Soccerplex. The victory is the second straight for the Lady Monarchs to start the 2005 season. release

 

September 1, 2005
Lady Monarchs open 2005 women’s soccer season with 2-1 victory at Meredith
RALEIGH, N.C. – Better late than never was the theme for the Methodist Lady Monarchs in their 2005 season opener on Thursday at Meredith. The game was originally scheduled for 4 p.m. But due to a scheduling mishap with the referees, it didn’t begin until 5:30 p.m. Once game started, however, little could stop the Lady Monarchs as they pulled off a 2-1 victory over the Angels. release

 

 

September 1, 2005
2005 Women's Soccer Season Preview - Lady Monarchs have a "hunger" for success in 2005
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August 24, 2005
Lady Monarchs picked second in 2005 USA South preseason women’s soccer poll
FAYETTEVILLE, N.C. – The USA South Athletic Conference released its 2005 preseason women’s soccer poll on Wednesday, and the Methodist Monarchs were picked second in the eight-team race. Methodist received 42 points and one first place vote in the poll taken by the head women’s soccer coaches in the USA South. release


 

August 18, 2005
Photo Gallery - First practice of 2005 women's soccer preseason camp
Photo Gallery



 

June 16, 2005
Methodist’s Gipson receives prestigious USA South Don Scalf Award
FAYETTEVILLE, N.C. – Each year, the USA South Athletic Conference released arguably its most prestigious awards with one male and one female with the Don Scalf Award, representing the Student Athletes of the Year for the USA South. The 2005 Don Scalf Award was released on Thursday, and Methodist soccer player Christina Gipson was the proud recipient of the women’s award. release



 

June 1, 2005
Two Tournaments highlight 2005 Lady Monarch women's soccer schedule
FAYETTEVILLE, N.C. – Two tournaments highlight the 2005 Methodist Lady Monarch women's soccer schedule, which was officially released on Wednesday. Head coach Bobby Graham's Lady Monarchs play host to the InnKeeper/Methodist Invitational on Sept. 3-4 against Huntingdon and Rhodes, followed by playing at the Sewanee Classic on Sept. 10-11 against Mississippi College and Texas-Dallas. Other notable games on the 2005 schedule include road contests at neighboring NCAA Division II rivals UNC-Pembroke and Mount Olive, plus key USA South Athletic Conference road showdowns at rivals Greensboro and Christopher Newport. Click here for the 2005 Methodist Lady Monarch women's soccer schedule.