Rocky Mount, N.C. - The Battling Bishop women's soccer team opened up USA South Conference play over the weekend with a pair of victories over league foes Ferrum College and Mary Baldwin University at Scalf Field.

Saturday's conference opener saw Wesleyan post a 2-1 victory over Ferrum thanks to goals by Julia Rebellon and Logan Bill. The Panthers (3-3) had taken the initial 1-0 lead a goal by Chantavy Crespin in the 28th minute, but Rebellon's penalty kick at the 38:56 mark knotted the score at the break.

It didn't take long for Wesleyan strike in the second half. Just 2:10 into the period, sophomore Jordan Forbess delivered a through ball to Bill that the senior deposited top left of FC keeper Taylor Dodson.

Wesleyan's defense made the lead stand up as junior Ashley Major made six saves in goal... one more than Dodson's five. The two teams were even in shots at 13 apiece.

On Sunday, the Bishops dominated Mary Baldwin in a 9-0 shutout. Wesleyan's defense did not allow a shot, while seven different Wesleyan players notched goals. Freshman Sarah Cook got things started in the 9th minute when she netted the eventual gamewinner on an assist from Maggie Rankin. Back-to-back goals by Bill were followed by a Rankin score, and sophomore Cali Green netted two scores just before the break for a 6-0 Bishop lead a the half.

Lauren Seegel, Diamond Ridgeway, and Ericca Lenhardt tallied second half goals to provide the 9-0 final.

Wesleyan (3-1-1, 2-0 USA South) continues league play on Wednesday with a home match-up versus rival Methodist University. The match is slated for a 4:00pm start at Scalf Field.