Greensboro, NC (03/27/01) -- Greensboro College defeated crosstown rival Guilford College, 8-4, at Haworth Field Tuesday afternoon, splitting the season series. Guilford's record dropped to 2-7 with the loss.

The Pride (2-3) struck first, jumping out to a 5-0 halftime lead. Sophomore midfielder Maura Smith (Davidsonville, MD/South River) had a hand in the first three goals, scoring two and assisting one. Freshman midfielder Rebecca Bennighove (Westminster, MD/Westminster) sealed the win by scoring the Pride's final four goals.

The Quakers got on the board when freshman attack Kathryn Ragin (Pawleys Island, SC/Hyde School (CT)) netted the first of her three goals nine and a half minutes into the second half. Freshman midfielder Sarah Marshall (Bethel, ME/Gould Academy) also picked up a goal in defeat. Guilford outshot Greensboro, 22-14, but Pride netminder Stephanie Schaeffer stood tall with 11 saves.

The Quakers visit Catholic this Friday (3/30) at 4:00.

- Ivan Hall '02

Scoring Summary

Composite Scoring

Greensboro: Rebecca Bennighove 4-0, Maura Smith 2-1, Shea Campbell 2-0, Lorin Smith 0-1.

Guilford: Kathryn Ragin 3-0, Sarah Marshall 1-0, Melissa Urann 0-1, Abbey Weiner 0-1.

Shots: Guilford 22, Greensboro 14.

Free-position shots on goal: Guilford 5, Greensboro 3.

Draw Controls: Guilford 8, Greensboro 6.

Ground Balls: Guilford 37, Greensboro 27.