FAYETTEVILLE, N.C. The Methodist women's lacrosse team posted a strong showing in USA South action Tuesday evening, shutting out North Carolina Wesleyan University 22–0 inside Monarch Stadium.
With the victory, head coach
Kirsten McKay became the all-time winningest coach in program history, reaching the milestone in just her third season at the helm.
THE ESSENTIALS
Final score: Methodist def. N.C. Wesleyan, 22–0
Records: Methodist 11–4 (6–1 USA South), N.C. Wesleyan 2–8 (1–6 USA South)
Location: Monarch Stadium; Fayetteville, North Carolina
HOW IT HAPPENED
- Despite N.C. Wesleyan controlling the opening possession, Methodist quickly took the momentum and dominated the first quarter, outscoring the Battling Bishops 10–0. Freshman Abigail Fritzsche sparked the early surge with three goals in the period, while Alana Rabon and Layla Wiesenfeld each added two goals.
- The Monarchs continued to build their advantage in the second quarter, adding five more goals to take a commanding 15–0 lead into halftime. Freshman Madison Sherry highlighted the period by recording her first collegiate goal.
- Methodist maintained control after the break, adding seven more goals across the third and fourth quarters to complete the 22–0 shutout victory.
FAST FACTS
- The Monarch defense held North Carolina Wesleyan to just one shot for the entire contest.
- Wiesenfeld paced the offense with four goals, while Fritzsche and Rabon each recorded three goals.
- Senior Julia Mundy distributed the ball effectively, tallying a career-high five assists.
- Senior Brooke Murrell dominated the draw circle, collecting a career-high 12 draw controls.
UP NEXT
Methodist returns to Monarch Stadium for its final home game of the regular season on Saturday, April 11, when the Monarchs host Piedmont University in another USA South matchup. Opening draw is scheduled for 12 PM.
