FAYETTEVILLE, N.C. -- Methodist University came from behind to post an 11-10 non-conference men's lacrosse win over Ferrum College this afternoon at Monarch Stadium. The Monarchs held Ferrum scoreless in the second half to earn their first-ever win over the Panthers.
The BasicsFinal Score: Methodist 11, Ferrum 10
Methodist Record: 8-8
Ferrum Record: 7-9
Score by Period 1 2 3 4 Total
Ferrum.........................6 4 0 0 10
Methodist....................1 3 5 2 11
How It HappenedFerrum led 6-1 after one period, and 10-3 just before halftime. The Monarchs rallied with eight straight goals from there to post the come-from-behind win. Aaron Ward scored the game-tying goal just seconds into the fourth period, then Mack Cox found the back of the net for the game-winner with 7:29 left in regualtion.
Key StatsMethodist: Ben Click 3 goals; GK Andrew Chinigo (W, 8-8) 60 minutes, 10 GA, 14 saves
Ferrum:
Marcus Boyer 3 goals; GL
John Michael Smith (L, 7-9) 60 minutes, 11 GA, 12 saves
Up NextCoach Mark Frey's team will play in an independent tournament next weekend, to be hosted by Methodist. Semifinal games are scheduled for 2:00 and 4:30 p.m. Friday, April 17. The championship game will be played Sunday, April 19, at 1:00 p.m.