Rock Hill, S.C. – Winthrop women's soccer opens up Big South Conference play Wednesday afternoon as it hits the road to take on Charleston Southern.
 

Winthrop Women's Soccer Game Information
Matchup	Winthrop (3-4-0, 0-0-0 Big South) at Charleston Southern (3-3-2, 0-0-0 Big South)
Date/Time	Wednesday, Sept. 25 | 3 p.m. (EST)
Location	N. Charleston, S.C. | CSU Soccer Field
Live Statistics	Sidearm
Live Stream	None
Series Record	Charleston Southern leads 9-7-7 | Streak – T2
Last Meeting	Oct. 4, 2023 (Rock Hill, S.C.) | 1-1 Draw
First Meeting	Oct. 22, 2003 (Rock Hill, S.C.) | Charleston Southern won 2-0
Winthrop Records	Overall (153-189-42) | Home (65-104-12) | Away (64-108-12)
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SERIES HISTORY VERSUS CHARLESTON SOUTHERN
Eagles and Buccaneers meet for the 24^th time. The last two meetings have ended in a draw, with last year's game finishing at 1-1 in Rock Hill. These two teams have tied seven times in the series history, the most draws the Eagles have against any opponent. Winthrop's last result at Charleston Southern came Oct. 2, 2019 in a 4-1 victory. Eagles are 3-5-2 all-time on the road at Charleston Southern.   

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FOOT NOTES

• Eagles are on the road for the 6^th time in the last eight games
• Hold an all-time mark of 5-11-4 in Big South Conference openers
• Opened the 2023 season with a 3-2 loss at High Point
• In the win over VMI, sophomore Monssi Avila-Gutierrez scored the go-ahead goal in the 68^th minute and freshman Cameron Celce scored her first collegiate goal in the 80^th minute to secure the win
• Avila-Gutierrez is second on the team in scoring with three points while sophomore Sophia Balliet leads the team with five points
• Junior goalkeeper Mia Vrataric made four saves in the win over VMI, to record her 3^rd shutout of the season
• Vrataric is second in the conference with three shutouts, ranks 5^th in goals against average (1.17), 5^th in save percentage (.767) and 4^th in saves per game (3.383)
• Winthrop fell 2-0 at The Citadel in the season opener
• The Eagles have eight newcomers, seven of them freshmen and the other is current lacrosse player Tori Iannotti who joined the team in the spring and will compete in both sports
• Eagles are in their 22^nd season overall and this will mark the 384^th game in program history
• The Eagles are 153-189-42 all-time
• Spencer Smith is in his 15^th season as head coach and coached in his 200^th game for the Eagles on Sept. 25, 2021 vs. USC Upstate
• Smith is 4^th all-time in Big South history for victories and captured his 100^th win at Winthrop in the 2-0 victory over VMI
• It is Smith's 36^th season overall as he posted a career record of 270-308-53
• He is 100-118-25 with Winthrop soccer and posted a 172-90-28 mark coaching collegiate men's soccer
• Smith earned 137 of those wins at Radford, where he was two-time Big South Coach of the Year and led the Highlanders to two NCAA College Cup appearances
• The 137 wins at Radford rank 5^th all-time in Big South history

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LOOKING BACK AT 2023

• Eagles return 21 players from last year's roster and welcome back seven starters

• Among the returnees are three of the team's top four scorers from a year ago
• Balliet led the Eagles in goals (5) and points (11)
• Avila Gutierrez was third on the team in scoring (4g, 1a) in just seven games (six starts) followed by Abbie McCrea with eight points (4g)

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GET YOUR SEASON TICKETS TODAY
General Admission tickets will be sold for all men's and women's soccer games in the 2023 season. Season tickets are currently on sale for $30, which gets you in both men's and women's games (15 total home games). Single-game tickets are $8. Get your season pass today by visiting www.winthropeagles.com/soccertickets or call the ticket office at (803) 323-2345.

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SINGLE-GAME TICKETS AVAILABLE
While season tickets are still on sale, fans can purchase single-game tickets for all home matches, which are available at www.winthropeagles.com/soccertickets or call the ticket office at (803) 323-2345. All tickets are general admission ($8) and children 2 & under get in free. 

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WATCH THE EAGLES ON ESPN+
All of the women's soccer home games during the 2024 season will air live on ESPN+. You can also catch select road games in Big South Conference play on ESPN+. To watch Big South games on ESPN+ you must have a subscription to ESPN+. For more information on how to subscribe, click here.

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BE A BALL RUNNER AT SOCCER GAMES
Interested in getting closer to the action of college soccer? Winthrop men's and women's soccer teams are looking for ball runners to help at home games in 2024 and beyond. Become a ball runner for official games and become a part of our game day experience. Sign up as an individual or sign up an entire team/club to attend a match and help the game keep pace as ball runners. Available for grades 3rd thru 8th. If interested please fill out the ONLINE FORM.

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UP NEXT
Eagles will be back in action this Saturday, Sept. 28 when they host High Point at 5 p.m. as part of Alumni Weekend.

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FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA
To keep up with the latest news on the Winthrop women's soccer program follow the Eagles on X (@WinthropWSoccer), Instagram (@WinthropWSoccer) and Facebook (/WUWomensSoccer)