FERRUM, Va. - The Shenandoah University women's soccer team virtually assured itself of a home game at the USA South Conference Tournament with a 3-1 victory at Ferrum College Saturday afternoon.

Shenandoah (8-5-1, 3-1 USA South) wasted little time in jumping on the Lady Panthers (6-7-1, 1-3). The Hornets scored just 3:01 into the contest and led 3-0 by the end of the first half to secure their first win over FC in three seasons.

Junior Leanne Gibson gave coach Miranda Armstrong's squad a lead it would not relinquish with her goal at the 3:01 mark off of a Renee Summerson assist, and then freshman Amanda Wade tallied what proved to be the game-winner 25 minutes later.

Wade took a feed from classmate Krista Krohnemann and blasted home the game clinching goal from just outside the 18-yard box.

SU closed out its scoring with 55 seconds remaining in the first half when Summerson converted a Megan Ross corner kick from right in front.

Sophomore Lauren Elliott made two saves in the win.

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The Hornets are off until hosting Methodist next Saturday in another USA South Conference contest.