FAYETTEVILLE, N.C. - Shenandoah University opened up its 2010 USA South Conference women's soccer schedule with a 1-1 tie at Methodist University Saturday afternoon.

It is the third straight game that Shenandoah (3-2-3, 0-0-1 USA South) has played to a draw.

However, unlike a 2-2 draw with Bridgewater last week and a 1-1 tie against McDaniel earlier this week, SU scored first against the Monarchs (6-1-1, 0-0-1).

Freshman Kelsey Pendleton finished off an Amber Womack feed 64 seconds into the second half to put the Hornets out front.

Unfortunately for SU, Methodist got the equalizing goal with just over four minutes to play in regulation.

Junior Danielle Mininchello, a two-time All-USA South selection, tied it for the hosts off a Jillian Reed cross at 85:23.

Shenandoah peppered the MU goal with seven shots and had the only corner kick in the 20-minute overtime, but was unable to get the golden goal.

Junior keeper Kat Terza had to make just two saves in the contest.

The Hornets continue conference play with a 2:00 Sunday contest at Greensboro.

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