FAYETTEVILLE, N.C.  On Tuesday, March 12, Methodist University women's lacrosse dominated non-conference foe Averett University as the Monarchs kept the Cougars off the scoreboard in their 17-0 victory.
 
This is the third recorded shutout in Methodist program history, and the first since the 2005 season. This is also the second time in the all-time series that the Monarchs have blanked the Cougars, occurred for the first time in March of 2005.
 
THE ESSENTIALS 
Final score: Methodist def. Averett, 17-0 
Records: Methodist 4-2, Averett 1-3
Location: Monarch Stadium; Fayetteville, North Carolina 
 
HOW IT HAPPENED 

• 49 seconds into the contest, Tia Marlinghaus registered the first goal for Methodist after receiving a pass from Kennedy Martin. The Monarchs went on to score four more goals in the first quarter to go up 5-0.
• Just like the previous period, Methodist doubled its score before reaching halftime (10-0). Getting involved on three of the five goals was Kayla Nee, as the Monarchs' all-time assist leader added three more helpers to her career.
• The scoring outburst continued for Methodist in the third stanza with four additional scores. Among the goal scorers was defender Brooke Murrell, who tallied her first-ever collegiate goal.
• In the lowest scoring quarter, fourth, for the Monarchs, Layla Wiesenfeld registered two of the three goals.

FAST FACTS 

• Methodist only allowed Averett to get off four total shots, three of which were on target and saved by Monarch goalie Ashley Fuentes.
• Leading the Methodist offense was Payton Jones with five goals and one assist. Right behind her was Marlinghaus & Wiesenfeld, three each, followed by Mikayla Ramos (2).
• The limited Cougar offense was due to the fact they could not clear the ball during their possessions, 8 of 23. The Monarchs were successful on 15 of their 17 clear attempts.

UP NEXT 
Methodist starts USA South Athletic Conference play on Friday, March 15, with the Monarchs traveling to Pfeiffer University. The opening draw is scheduled for 3 PM.