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Southern Va. SVU (7-4-3, 1-2-1 USA So.)
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Winner Methodist MUMSO (7-3-2, 3-1-0 USA So.)
Southern Va. SVU
(7-4-3, 1-2-1 USA So.)
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Methodist MUMSO
(7-3-2, 3-1-0 USA So.)
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Southern Va. SVU 0 0 0
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Game Recap: Men's Soccer | | Matthew Shealy

Monarchs Reign Supreme in Wet Match Versus Southern Virginia

FAYETTEVILLE, N.C.  In wet weather conditions, the men's soccer Monarchs overpowered Southern Virginia to claim a 2-0 victory on Saturday. Methodist's Casey Atwell recorded both goals while the back line for the Monarchs helped produce the team's eighth shutout of the season.

THE ESSENTIALS
Final score: Methodist defeats Southern Virginia, 2-0
Records: Methodist 7-3-2 (3-1-0 USA South); Southern Virginia 7-4-3 (1-2-1)
Location: Duggins Soccer Stadium; Fayetteville, North Carolina

HOW IT HAPPENED
  • The first half of Saturday's match was a scoreless effort for both teams as they battled through the rain. Methodist placed three shots on goal that were all saved while the Knights recorded two shots on goal that were saved by goalkeeper Trey Gohr.
  • In the 27th minute, a soft pass from Sean Laney gave freshman Joshua Mott a clear shot at the goal from the top of the box. His shot – just out of the keeper's reach – hit the crossbar and bounded away from the net.
  • The Monarchs started the second half strong with a goal in the 49th minute by Casey Atwell, who received a pass from Steven Floyd as the duo charged toward the Knights' goalkeeper.  
  • Atwell notched a second goal just past the 54' mark, as Christopher Shoffler's corner kick was dummied by Caleb Mott, who pretended to be receiving the incoming ball. The ball passed by Mott, rolling to the top of the box where Atwell drove his right foot into it and watched it soar into the net over the keeper who was unable to react in time.
  • In the final moments of the match, Gohr recorded a third save on a last-second shot by the Knights to preserve the shutout.
NUMBERS
  • Atwell is the second Monarch this season to net two goals in one match. He now has three goals on the season.
  • The Monarchs out-shot the Knights 17-9 and placed nine shots on goal to Southern Virginia's three.
  • The Monarchs have recorded three shutouts in conference play, allowing just one goal through four USA South matches.
NEXT UP
The Monarchs remain at home for their next contest, hosting North Carolina Wesleyan University on Wednesday at 7 p.m.
 
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