Men’s Soccer Runs Unbeaten Streak to Five

For More Information Contact: Scott Musa 540.665.5417

BALTIMORE, Md. – The SU men’s soccer team continued its winning ways Wednesday afternoon with a 5-2 victory over Villa Julie in the Hornets final non-league game of the season.

Shenandoah (11-4-1) is now unbeaten in its last five games with four wins and a tie. SU achieved Wednesday’s victory by coming from behind for the second straight outing.

After BJ Miller gave the Mustangs (5-12-1) the early lead with an unassisted goal in the 30^th minute, the Hornets rallied with five goals following intermission.

Sophomore Jesse Fullerton (Catharpin, Va./Stonewall Jackson) opened the scoring for the visitors off a double assist from Mohamed Sankoh (Alexandria, Va./TC Williams) and Scott Wright (Chesapeake, Va./Va Wesleyan) in the 50^th minute.

After Luis Collantes (Alexandria, Va./TC Williams) made it 2-1 with a tally in the 67^th minute, Head Coach Rob Kulton’s club pulled away with three goals in an 11 minute span to turn the game into a rout.

Sophomore Ben Scott (Elkins, W. Va./Elkins) had a goal and an assist during this period. He scored the final goal of the game after assisting on Akmed Mansaray’s ( Alexandria , Va. /TC Williams) game-winner in the 77^th minute.

A complete box score can be found at http://www.su.edu/athletics/msoc/2001/102401.htm

Shenandoah completes the regular season Saturday against Averett University. Game time is 1:00 .  

Women’s Volleyball

FREDERICK, Md. – The women’s volleyball team surpassed last season’s win total with a 3-0 (30-21, 30-22, 30-25) victory at Hood College Wednesday evening.

Shenandoah (5-17) received 10 kills from both senior Misty Towery ( Martinsville , Va. /Prince Edward) and freshman Jenny Gray ( Sumerduck , Va. / Liberty ).

Sophomore Lesley Beard ( Youngstown , O./Austintown Fitch) had a team high 12 kills while Brandy Kuydendall ( Winchester , Va./James Wood) added 25 assists.

Complete SU stats can be found at http://www.su.edu/athletics/vb/2001/102401.htm

The women are in action again this Saturday with a Dixie Conference mini-tournament at Chowan. The Hornets will face both host Chowan and NC Wesleyan.

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.