GO HORNETS!

WINCHESTER , Va. – Errors once again proved the Hornets downfall as Greensboro College salvaged a series split on Saturday afternoon with a 10-5 Dixie Conference victory over homestanding Shenandoah.

Greensboro (13-12, 2-4) got three runs in the second to take a lead they would never relinquish and then built upon that advantage with run scoring innings in the fourth, fifth and eighth.

SU (9-17, 2-4) committed three errors that led to four unearned runs for the Pride and made a loser out of starting pitcher Mike McVearry (Bowie, Md./South River). McVearry fell to 3-4 this spring after being chased in the middle of the fourth having given up six runs (four earned) on five hits and two walks. He struck out three.

The Hornets nearly bailed McVearry out in their half of the fourth by scoring three runs on three hits, but the rally stalled after Shenandoah got to within one at 6-5. GC then put the contest away against reliever JR Creamer (Lovettsville, Va./Loudoun Valley), touching the sophomore for four runs on four hits. Two of the runs against Creamer were unearned.

GC banged out 14 hits against the three SU pitchers; eight of the nine Greensboro starters got at least one hit and six reached base safely on two different occasions. Three players: Jeremy Morrison, Kevin Mong and Mitchell Reckner, had two hits and two RBI.

Josh Martin (2-0) earned the win with a seven inning outing that featured six strikeouts against eight hits, five runs (all earned) and one walk. Stephen Knutson and Tim Hecker pitched a scoreless eighth and ninth, respectively, for the Pride.

First baseman Tyler Daniel (Richmond, Va./JR Tucker) led Shenandoah at the plate with his second straight two RBI day. He was 2 for 4 on the afternoon. Designated hitter Shane Lloyd (Alexandria, Va./Hayfield) matched Daniel’s output with a 2 for 4 day that included two runs scored.

SU completes this five game homestand on Monday with a non-league game against Bridgewater College. First pitch is scheduled for 5:00.

NORFOLK, Va. - The SU women's tennis team ran into a buzzsaw Saturday afternoon as Virginia Wesleyan took an 8-1 victory.

Virginia Wesleyan (4-5) dominated the non-league match by taking six of eight matches in straight sets over Shenandoah (5-5).

Junior Jessica Padgett (Cincinnati, Ohio/Ross) was the Hornets only winner. She defeated Victoria Scavo 7-5, 7-6 (8-6) at No. 4 singles while senior Rosaline Fisher (Greencastle, Pa./Hagerstown CC) and freshman Alison Campbell (Magnolia, N.J./Sterling) extended their opponents into three sets. Fisher lost 6-4, 3-6, 6-7 (6-8) at No. 5 singles and Campbell was a 1-6, 6-2, 6-7 (5-7) loser at No. 6 singles.

Shenandoah returns to the court Wednesday afternoon with a non-league match against Villa Julie at 3:30.

NORFOLK , Va. – The men’s tennis team came won a season high three of seven matches Saturday afternoon, falling just short in a 5-2 loss to Virginia Wesleyan.

Junior Will Rice ( Virginia Beach , Va./Ocean Lakes) was a double winner for the Hornets. He defeated Jae Park 6-1, 6-3 at No. 6 singles and paired with Alex Bhaskarla ( Hagerstown , Md. /North Hagerstown ) to win 8-4 at No. 3 doubles.

Junior Jason Aud ( Mount Airy , Md. /Frederick CC) won the other match for Shenandoah (0-6). He defeated Mike Touhill 4-6, 6-4, 6-4 at No. 5 singles.

The Hornets continue with their road tripping on Wednesday when they take on Bridgewater College .

Shenandoah University offers 16 intercollegiate sports, eight for men and eight for women. For further information, please contact the Office of Athletic Communications at 540-665-5417 or visit our web site at http://www.su.edu/athletics. For Dixie Conference Information, please visit the Dixie Conference home page: http://www.dixieconference.com.

Shenandoah University is a comprehensive Level V private university with an enrollment of approximately 2,500 students in five schools: School of Arts & Sciences, Harry F. Byrd Jr. School of Business, Shenandoah Conservatory, Bernard J. Dunn School of Pharmacy and the School of Health Professions (Athletic Training, Nursing, Physician Assistant, Respiratory Care, Occupational Therapy and Physical Therapy). The University offers more than 60 programs of study at the undergraduate, graduate and professional levels.