FAYETTEVILLE, N.C. The Methodist University football team closed out its 2026 season Saturday afternoon, hosting Greensboro College for a USA South Conference matchup at Monarch Stadium. The Pride jumped out to an early lead and continued to find the end zone throughout the contest, handing the Monarchs a 49–0 setback.
(from the Methodist University athletics website, No Report at Greensboro College site.)
The contest also served as Senior Night, as the Monarchs honored their 21 seniors before taking the field for their final game of the season.
JUST THE FACTS
Final score: Greensboro def. Methodist, 49–0
Records: Methodist 1–9 (0–7 USA South), Greensboro 4–6 (3–4 USA South)
Location: Monarch Stadium; Fayetteville, North Carolina
HOW IT HAPPENED
Greensboro established control early, scoring on its opening possession with a seven-play, 62-yard drive. Running back Camron Torrence-Kelly broke free for a 30-yard touchdown run with 11:47 remaining in the first quarter. The extra point gave the Pride a 7–0 lead.
The visitors added to their advantage on their next possession after recovering a Methodist fumble at the Monarchs’ 27-yard line. Four plays later, quarterback Chase Altis connected with tight end Jace Jackson for a six-yard touchdown reception, extending the lead to 14–0 with 10:02 left in the opening period.
Greensboro continued its offensive push late in the first quarter, putting together an 11-play, 70-yard drive. Torrence-Kelly capped the possession with his second rushing touchdown of the afternoon, this time from eight yards out, as the Pride carried a 21–0 advantage into the second quarter.
The Pride opened the second quarter with another scoring drive, covering 45 yards in seven plays. Dwight Hall-Lassiter finished the possession with a four-yard touchdown run at the 11:16 mark, pushing the visitors’ lead to 28–0.
The visitors added one more touchdown before halftime. After taking over at the Methodist 40-yard line, Greensboro needed just three plays to cover the distance. Kyjuan Westmoreland broke through for a seven-yard touchdown run with 3:04 remaining in the half. The extra point extended the Pride’s advantage to 35–0.
After forcing a punt to begin the third quarter, Greensboro quickly added to its lead. Following a 48-yard drive, Westmoreland found the end zone again with a one-yard touchdown run at the 11:27 mark of the third quarter, making it 42–0.
The Methodist defense responded with a stop on Greensboro’s next possession, forcing a three-and-out. The Monarchs then put together their most sustained offensive drive of the afternoon, moving 54 yards over 12 plays. Methodist advanced inside the Pride’s 15-yard line, but a 30-yard field goal attempt by freshman kicker Luke Slagel was blocked with 54 seconds remaining in the third quarter.
Greensboro carried the momentum into the fourth quarter, putting together an eight-play, 75-yard drive that spanned the end of the third period and the beginning of the fourth. Cameron Turner connected with Mitrend Curry for a seven-yard touchdown pass at the 13:01 mark, bringing the score to 49–0.
Methodist continued to compete defensively in the final quarter, forcing a turnover on an interception by senior safety Michael Morrison. The Monarchs also put together a late possession that moved across midfield, but Greensboro came up with a stop on fourth down to maintain the shutout and secure the 49–0 victory.