Rock Hill, S.C – Winthrop women's soccer was held to a 1-1 draw against Emory & Henry on Sunday night at Eagle Field.
Winthrop (1-2-1, 0-0 Big South) 1, Emory & Henry (0-0-0, 0-0 SAC) 1
Scoring Summary
5' – WINTHROP – Steen (unassisted)
25' – EMORY & HENRY – SCHROEDER (unassisted)
Game Recap
- The Eagles dominated the shot count with a season-high of 27 attempts, including 10 on target, but Emory & Henry's defense stood firm with eight saves.
- Winthrop took an early lead with Amalie Steen scoring at 5:12.
- Emory & Henry's goalkeeper, Sophia Wagner, made several key saves, including a shot from Sophia Balliet at 6:04.
- Nicole Eyre equalized for Emory & Henry at 25:04.
- The Eagles had multiple shot attempts throughout the half, but the teams entered the break tied at 1-1.
- The Eagles dominated early in the second half with a series of shots, including attempts by Monssi Avila-Gutierrez at 46:16 and Ashley Ross at 48:42, though none found the target.
- At 58:23, Monssi Avila-Gutierrez's shot aimed at the bottom center was saved by Emory & Henry's goalkeeper, Sophia Wagner, maintaining the defensive pressure.
- Emory & Henry's defense stood firm against the Eagles' persistent attacks, with Cordelia McIntosh's shot at 70:06 also being saved by Wagner.
- Despite numerous attempts, including a late shot by McIntosh at 89:36, the Eagles were unable to break the deadlock, concluding the match with a 1-1 draw.
Notables
- Amalie Steen notched the only goal for the Eagles, converting one of her three shots on target.
- Monssi Avila-Gutierrez led the team in shooting with six attempts, three of which were on goal.
- Cordelia McIntosh contributed offensively with four shots, two of them on target.
- Mia Silber was active in the midfield, taking three shots during the match.
Looking Ahead
The Eagles will travel to face Queens on Thursday, Aug. 27, at 7 p.m. ET in Charlotte, North Carolina.
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