FAYETTEVILLE, N.C. - Methodist recognized four seniors prior to kickoff on Saturday in celebration of "senior day" before taking an early 1-0 lead over Meredith College. The Avenging Angels came back with two second half goals to earn the 2-1 win.
In the 18th minute of play, Methodist senior
Erica Nath fed a long ball over the defense to sophomore
Jillian Reed. Reed blasted a shot to the far post over the Meredith goalkeeper to give the Monarchs the early 1-0 lead.
Methodist (8-8-1, 4-2-1) held the 1-0 lead at half, but Meredith (12-3-1, 6-1) tied the game in the 67th minute on a header off of a corner kick. Both teams had opportunities to break the tie, but it was Meredith who capitalized with the game-winning goal in the 80th minute on another header off of a free kick.
Methodist junior
Kasey Nichols made four saves while Sarah Chadwick had three stops for Meredith.
The Monarchs host Peace in their final regular season home game tomorrow at 2 pm.
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