WINCHESTER , Va. – The women’s soccer team dropped its second decision of the week to a higher division opponent as Southern Virginia took a 3-0 decision at SU Soccer Field.

Southern Virginia (10-2) scored its first goal just 28 seconds into the contest when Liz Bates ripped a shot into the upper half of the net from 25 yards out. The Knights also added goals in the 35^th and 80^th minutes.

Shenandoah (1-10) received a career high 15 saves from keeper Dana D’Agostino (Wantage, N.J./High Pointe Regional) in the losing effort.

A complete box score can be found at http://www.su.edu/athletics/wsoc/2001/100401.htm

Shenandoah hosts Trinity (DC) on Saturday at 2:00 .

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, Respiratory Care, Occupational Therapy and Physical Therapy, Physician Assistant). The University offers more than 60 programs of study at the undergraduate, graduate and professional levels