FAYETTEVILLE, North Carolina -- Methodist University scored a late goal to earn a 1-0 men's soccer win over visiting Ferrum College tonight in front of 225 fans at Duggins Soccer Stadium. It was the season opener for both schools.

RECORDS
Methodist (1-0)
Ferrum (0-1)

THE BASICS
Following a scoreless first half, Trulls Ballo netted the lone goal for Methodist with 10 minutes left in regulation off a pass from Caleb Allen.

Ferrum had a few late opportunities down the stretch, but the Monarch defense held for the non-conference win.

KEY STATS
Methodist: Trulls GW-goal; GK Cole Hupp (1-0) 90 min, 1 save
Ferrum: GK William Winters (0-1) 90 min, 6 saves

UP NEXT
Coach Matt Cureton's team will be busy this weekend with back-to-back road non-conference games Friday and Saturday, September 3-4. The Panthers face Averett University Friday at 4:30 p.m., then take on Piedmont College Saturday at 2:00 p.m. Both games will be played at Averett's Frank R. Campbell Stadium in Danville, Virginia.