Cary, NC--The Peace Pacers were dealt an 8-0 loss in their 1st conference match of the season from the Monarchs of Methodist University. Leading the way for the Monarchs was Crystal Bradley who earned a hat trick netting the 1st two goals of the match and adding her 3rd unassisted goal in the 2nd period. The Monarchs were aggressive, offensively outshooting the Pacers 54-10 on the day. Sophomore Mary Caitlin Smith from Lumberton, NC fought hard on the defensive end for the Pacers forcing key defensive stops throughout the match. Sophomore Jennifer Gilbert of Burlington, NC played solid for the Pacers in the back. Local freshman Pacer goalkeeper Sherry Revels earned 24 saves in the net.

The Monarchs move to 5-1 (1-0 USA South) while the Pacers fall to 1-5-1 (0-1 USA South). The Pacers take the field Saturday in their next match-up against host conference member Shenandoah University. Peace will battle the Bishops of NC Wesleyan when the team returns to the home field on Saturday, September 29 at 6:00pm at SAS Soccer Complex.