VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. - Virginia Wesleyan used a quick start to its non-conference field hockey match to key a 6-1 victory over visiting Shenandoah Sunday afternoon.

VWC (8-2) led 2-0 at the half after scoring goals in the 7th and 19th minutes before pouring it on against the Hornets (1-6) after the break.

The Lady Marlins scored three goals in the first 18 minutes of the second, including one just 3:41 in, to pull away from their visitors.

Shenandoah got its goal in the 55th minute on an unassisted goal by junior Courtney Beard.

SU keeper Wendy Taylor had a second best this season nine saves in the loss.

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SU is off until traveling to Washington & Jefferson on Saturday for a 1:00 match.