Scott Minton 1 goal, 2 assists

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September 26, 2007


Men's Soccer Picks Up First Win

GREENSBORO, N.C. -- Ferrum College picked up its first men's soccer win this afternoon, 3-2 over Guilford College on the road.

Official Box Score

The Panthers were paced by sophomore forward Scott Minton, who scored a goal and assisted both other goals.  Matt Larkin assisted on Minton's goal.

Minton opened the game with a goal at the 11:22 mark to give Ferrum a 1-0 lead.  Less than a minute later, Guilford's Neil Meguid scored to even the count at 1-1 at 12:17.

Michael Barnes then scored early in the second half at 51:45, followed by Jason Haynes' game-winner at 52:18.  Minton was credited with assists on both goals.  Scott Meguid notched a late goal for Guilford at 84:47, but the Panthers held on to get their first win of the 2007 campaign.

Guilford (3-7) out-shot Ferrum 24-10 and held a 4-2 advantage in corner kicks.  Panther GK Chris McDonnell madetwo saves in the first 45 minutes of play, while Chris Taylor turned away nine shots.

Ferrum (1-5-1) returns to action Sunday, Sept. 30, at home against Christopher Newport University.  The USA South Athletic Conference match is set to begin at 2 p.m.

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