Rock Hill, S.C. – An early goal was the difference as Winthrop women's soccer fall 1-0 to Presbyterian College, Monday evening at Eagle Field.
Winthrop (3-5-2, 0-3-1 Big South) 0, Presbyterian College (3-9-1, 2-3-0 Big South) 1
Oct. 9, 2023 | Eagle Field
Scoring Summary
11' – PRESBYTERIAN COLLEGE – Spees (Muller)
Game Recap
- The Blue Hose struck in the 11th minute when Lina-Marie Muller beat a Winthrop defender in the box near the end line, played a ball in front at the near post to Sloan Spees who took a touch, turned and fired a shot into the lower right corner
- PC continued to apply pressure with four shots over the next six minutes, but Izzy Giarrizzi made a couple of saves to keep it a one goal game
- Eagles best chance in the first half came in the 40th minute when they were awarded a free kick from about 25 yards out just off center from goal
- Lauren Kelly's free kick over the wall to the left corner was saved by Kelly Hall
- In the 78th minute Annabel Thomas chased down a ball as she crossed into the 18 to the left of the keeper and fired a shot to the top right corner but Hall was in position at the near post and was able to make the save
- Moments later the Eagles earned a free kick and the service in front of goal took a bounce to the back post but Bryn Radvanski was unable to get a good head on the ball as it sailed wide
Notables
- The Blue Hose had a 14-5 advantage in total shots and 7-4 in shots on goal
- Izzy Giarrizzi finished with six saves, her fourth game on the season with six or more saves
Looking Ahead
Eagles are back on the road as they head to Radford, Va. on Saturday, Oct. 14 for a 7 p.m. matchup with Radford.
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