NEWPORT NEWS, Va. Methodist women's soccer faced off against the No. 1 team in the nation, Christopher Newport on Sunday morning at the Captains Classic. The Captains strong offense led to a 6-0 win over the Monarchs.

JUST THE FACTS
Final score: CNU def. Methodist, 6-0
Records: Methodist 2-2-1, CNU 4-0-1
Location: Captains Field, Newport News, Va.

HOW IT HAPPENED

• The Captains jumped out early on the Monarchs, scoring their first goal just four minutes into play.
• By the 20 minute mark, Christopher Newport had gained a 3-0 lead with two goals coming off corner kicks.
• The lone shot attempt for Methodist before the end of the first half was taken by Tatiana Lourenco-Shiber which hung wide of the goal.
• The Monarchs held Christopher Newport to one goal for most of the second half until the last four minutes of action, when the Captains scored two back-to-back goals off a cross into the box. Carolina Simpkins blocked one shot but with a ricochet back into the playing field, a Captain player was able to knock it in.
• Christopher Newport played defense by owning possession and pushing into its attacking third all afternoon. The Captains rang up a 28-4 advantage in total shots, and a 20-2 lead in shots on goal.
• Caley Justice finished her time in goal at halftime with five saves over her 45 minutes of action, giving way to Simpkins, who collected eight saves, in the second half.

UP NEXT
The Monarchs will try to get back on track in their next game, a non-conference home game against Johnson & Wales on Wednesday, September 15 at 6 p.m.