Methodist scored four goals in each half, including three in a 10-minute span late in the first half that broke the game open, on the way to an 8-0 men's soccer victory over Mary Baldwin in the opening USA South Conference game of the season for both teams.
MBU (1-6-1, 0-1 USA South) was outshot 24-7 in the match (11-2 shots on goal). Junior captain
Edward Headley registered three of MBU's seven tries.
Tucker Speak and
Preston Bentley split time in goal for the Fighting Squirrels, combining for three saves.
Mary Baldwin returns to action Saturday (10/5) with a match at Staunton's SMA Worth Field against USA South rival William Peace, beginning at 2 p.m.