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).

The two teams played toe-to-toe for most of the overtime period before Rhodes had a corner kick opportunity with 20 seconds remaining. The ball was sent to the center of the penalty box, and after a scramble, the Lynx’s Katy Buckner scored the game-winner with 11 seconds remaining.

Methodist played mostly a defensive second half as Rhodes constantly stayed on the attack. Freshman goalkeeper Amanda Evans, however, had six saves, including two on breakaway opportunities for the Lynx.

The Lady Monarchs appeared to have one final breakaway in the waning seconds as Chrystal Bradley stole the ball near the penalty box and took it in for a possible goal. But Rhodes goalkeeper Allie Kotula made a diving kick save with 15 seconds remaining in regulation.

Methodist is back at home on Wednesday, playing host to in-state rival Guilford at 4 p.m.