CHARLOTTE, N.C. – The Eagles fought hard against Detroit Mercy Thursday night, ultimately losing the contest 11-8 at Queens University. The contest was moved to a neutral site due to weather. Winthrop in now 0-6 on the season.

HOW IT HAPPENED
Lauren Asher opened the scoring 40 seconds into play with her 15^th goal of the season to take an early lead over the Titans. Detroit Mercy and Winthrop exchange goals before the Eagles took off on a 4-0 run to take a 6-1 lead. Winthrop took a commanding 7-2 lead after 30 minutes of play. The Titans came out hot after the break, scoring six unanswered goals to gain the 8-7 edge. Mia Creighton notched her 23rd goal of the season - third of the night - to tie the game with 12:31 remaining. Detroit Mercy would hold Winthrop scoreless while scoring three finals goals to earn the 11-8 victory, their first of the season. 
 
NOTABLES

• Mia Creighton totaled three points with her team-leading three goals
• Kimora Bailey and Lauren Asher each recorded four draw controls
• McKenna Blick scored two goals, while Lauren Asher, Bianca Tedesco and Alyssa Angelo each netted one
• Freshman Alyssa Angelo was credited with her first collegiate goal
• Winthrop attempted 29 shots, placing 21 on goal.
• Detroit Mercy attempted 30 shots, placing 24 on goal.
• The Titans won nine draw controls, Winthrop picked up 12.
• Both goalies, Winthrop's Kelsey Johnson and Detroit Mercy's Maddie Johnson, each recorded 13 saves in the contest.

 UP NEXT
The Eagles are back in action on Saturday at 12 p.m. They will travel to Georgia to take on the Kennesaw State Owls. These teams have met four times in history with Winthrop holding a 3-1 all-time record.