Men's Soccer | 10/2/2010 5:11:04 PM

Box Score FAYETTEVILLE, N.C. - Methodist built an early 4-1 lead before Shenandoah went on a late run with two goals. The Monarchs held on to finish with the 4-3 win in their first conference game of the season.

Methodist's Shane Davis fed Eric McGinnis for the first goal of the game in the 17th minute. Brion Kelly scored on a penalty kick a little more than a minute later and Davis picked up a goal of his own in the 38th minute to give the Monarchs the 3-0 advantage at halftime.

Shenandoah got on the board with a goal in the 51st minute, but Methodist responded with their fourth goal in the 68th minute. Clayton Newton found Alex Ray for what would be the eventual game-winner.

The Hornets scored two goals in the final 15 minutes, but the Monarchs held on for the 4-3 win.

Adrian Acosta made six saves for Shenandoah.

Methodist will be back in action on Thursday when they host Barton at 4 p.m.

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