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.

It’s the second straight season that Methodist has opened the season with a victory.

The Lady Monarchs took a 1-0 lead late in the first half when freshman Janie Trovato scored her first collegiate goal in the 35th minute off a Chrystal Bradley assist. Methodist increased the lead to 2-0 in the 61st minute when Bradley scored on a penalty kick. Meredith scored late, but Lady Monarch goalkeeper Amanda Evans was stellar in her first collegiate start.

Methodist plays host to the InnKeeper/Methodist Invitational this weekend and Monarch Soccerplex. The Lady Monarchs play host to Huntingdon on Saturday at 4 p.m., followed by Rhodes on Sunday at 4 p.m.