Rock Hill, S.C. – Winthrop women's soccer is back in action Saturday evening as it hosts UNC Asheville at 6 p.m. A pregame ceremony will be held to recognize the senior class. 

Winthrop Women's Soccer Game Information
Matchup	UNC Asheville (4-5-2, 0-1-1 Big South) at (Winthrop (2-5-4, 0-2-1 Big South)
Date/Time	Saturday, Oct. 4 | 6:00 p.m. (EST)
Location	Rock Hill, S.C. | Eagle Field
Live Stats	Statbroadcast
Live Stats	ESPN+
Series Record	UNC Asheville leads 13-10-2 | Streak – L1
First Meeting	Oct. 24, 2003 – Asheville, N.C. (Asheville won 3-0)
Last Meeting	Oct. 18, 2023 (Asheville, N.C.) | Asheville won 4-0
Winthrop All-Time Records	Overall (155-197-50) | Home (67-107-16) | Away (64-113-16) | Big South (78-98-25)
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SERIES HISTORY VERSUS UNC ASHEVILLE
This marks the 25^th meeting all-time between the Eagles and the Bulldogs. Last year's meeting was rained out due to Hurricane Helene and never rescheduled. The last meeting came in 2023 in Asheville, N.C. as the Eagles fell 4-0. Eagles have won three of the last five meetings at home while Asheville has won five of the last eight meetings. Bulldogs lead the all-time series 13-10-2.

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BIG SOUTH HOME GAMES
Winthrop has an all-time record of 39-43-14 in Big South home games. This season the Eagles are 0-1-1 at home in league play and 1-5-4 in their last 10.

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2025 SENIOR CLASS
This year's senior class to be recognized during a pregame ceremony includes Ally Bender, Laura Bennett, Kylie Full, Reagan Goodwyn, Tori Ianotti, Lauren Kelly, Camdyn Melin, Olivia Real and Mia Vrataric. The nine of them have combined to play 298 matches in an Eagle uniform.

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FOOT NOTES

• Off to an 0-2-1 start in league play with two one-goal losses (3-2 vs. USC Upstate, 1-0 at Charleston Southern)
• In the last five games the Eagles are 0-3-2
• Eagles are 2-2-2 at home and 0-3-2 on the road this season
• Have five shutouts on the year after the 0-0 draw at Gardner-Webb
• Four of the five shutouts this season have come at home
• The five shutouts are tied for the 4^th most in a single-season in program history
• Eagles had their fourth scoreless draw on the season at Gardner-Webb
• Eagles had an unbeaten streak came to an end at four games after falling 2-0 to Western Carolina
• The Eagles were 2-0-2 in that stretch which included three consecutive shutouts
• It was the first time since the 2013 season in which an Eagle team has recorded three consecutive shutouts
• Dating back to the 2024 season, four of the last five victories have been shutouts
• It was the 13^th time in program history the Eagles have been in a scoreless draw and the first time in a non-conference match since the 2007 season
• The 2-1-2 start matched the 6^th best start in program history through the first five contests
• Looking to extend the unbeaten streak to four games, which was last accomplished during the 2019 season with four straight wins
• Eagles are 4^th in the Big South Conference with a 1.36 goals against average and lead the conference with five shutouts
• Posted back-to-back wins after a late goal to pull off a win over Southern Wesleyan
• Despite dominating the game, the Eagles had a hard time finding the back of the net but eventually did in the 80^th minute as Monssi Avila-Gutierrez knotted her second of her season to grab the win
• In the win over The Citadel, the Eagles scored two goals in the final 10 minutes to earn 2-1 victory
• Cordelia McIntosh came off the bench for three points as she netted the game-winner in the 88^th minute and helped set up the game-tying goal in the 80^th minute
• Avila-Gutierrez scored the game-tying goal, which is the 7^th of her career
• It is the second time in her collegiate career that Avila-Gutierrez has scored in back-to-back games
• Eagles opened the season with a 4-0 loss at UT Chattanooga on Aug. 14
• Eagles return seven starters and a total of 18 players from last year's squad
• Among the returning starters are the team's top four scorers
• Junior Sophia Balliet led the team in points (7) for a second straight season
• Mia Vrataric played every second of every contest last season, finishing the year with a 1.64 goals against average and three shutouts
• Allowed just 23 goals, the seventh fewest in a single-season in program history
• In her first two seasons, Balliet has eight goals, which are tied for 20^th all-time by an Eagle
• In her first two years she posted 18 points and right behind her is Avila-Gutierrez with 15 points (6g,3a) who now has 17 after the goal against The Citadel
• Eagles have Winthrop was voted to finish 7^th in the 2025 Big South Conference Preseason Poll
• Eagles are in their 23^rd season overall and this will mark the 403^rd game in program history
• The Eagles are 155-197-50 all-time and played the 400^th game in program history on Sept. 20 vs. USC Upstate
• Spencer Smith is in his 16^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 (9/12/24)
• It is Smith's 37^th season overall as he posted a career record of 274-314-61
• He is 102-124-33 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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2025 HONORS

• Cordelia McIntosh – Sophomore
  • Big South Offensive Player of the Week (Aug. 25)
    • Game-winning goal and assisted on game-tying goal vs. The Citadel
  • Big South Midseason Player Watch List (Sept. 18)
• Evyn Schokora – Sophomore
  • Big South Preseason Returning Players Watchlist – Midfielders
• Monssi Avila-Gutierrez - Junior
  • Big South Preseason Returning Players Watchlist – Midfielders
• Kylie Full - Senior
  • Big South Preseason Returning Players Watchlist – Defenders
• Sophia Balliet - Junior
  • Big South Preseason Returning Players Watchlist – Forwards

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WATCH THE EAGLES ON ESPN+
Select women's soccer home games during the 2025 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 FOR WINTHROP SOCCER MATCHES
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 2025 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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JOIN THE EAGLE CLUB
The Eagle Club is the official fundraising arm of Winthrop Athletics. Your generosity directly supports Winthrop Athletics and helps provide our student-athletes with the resources they need to succeed on and off the field. From facility upgrades and enhanced game-day experiences to scholarships, equipment, travel, and academic support, every dollar makes a difference.
By investing in the Eagle Club, you're helping us build a stronger future for Winthrop Athletics—one that prioritizes excellence, opportunity, and a championship culture.
Whether you're an alum, parent, fan, or community member, your support fuels our success. For more information or to become a member, CLICK HERE.

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UP NEXT
Winthrop has an 11-day span between games when it is back in action on Wednesday, Oct. 15 when it travels to Farmville, Va. to face Longwood at 6 p.m.

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