Charlotte, N.C. – Winthrop women's soccer secured a decisive 4-0 road victory over Queens University of Charlotte on Thursday night at the Queens Sports Complex. The Eagles' defense held firm, recording a shutout while their offense tallied four goals, including three in the second half.
Winthrop (2-2-1, 0-0 Big South) 4, Queens (0-3-1, 0-0 ASUN) 0
Scoring Summary
35' – WINTHROP – Team Goal
45' – WINTHROP – Winston (unassisted)
48' – WINTHROP – Winston (Balliet)
66' – WINTHROP – Ross (unassisted)
Game Recap
- The Eagles maintained early pressure with a corner kick at 2:38 following a shot by Sophia Balliet at 2:34.
- Avila-Gutierrez tested the Queens goalkeeper at 17:01 with a shot saved by Ava Kreusling, who kept the score level.
- Cordelia McIntosh attempted twice to break through at 31:38 and 34:38, but Kreusling saved both attempts.
- A team goal by the Eagles at 35:22 broke the deadlock, giving Winthrop a 1–0 lead at halftime.
- Zaria Winston scored the first goal of her career at 45:28 as the Eagles extended their lead to 2-0 fresh out of halftime.
- Winston struck again at 47:47, assisted by Balliet, to push the Winthrop lead to 3-0.
- Ashley Ross added another goal for the Eagles at 65:32, the first of her career, making the score 4-0.
- The Eagles maintained their lead, finishing the game with a 4-0 shutout victory.
Notables
- Zaria Winston tallied her first pair of goals for Winthrop on two shots.
- Ashley Ross contributed with her first goal of her Eagle career, converting one of her two shots into a score.
- Sophia Balliet provided an assist, adding to her team's offensive efforts.
- Mia Ruffalo recorded three saves in a shutout performance, maintaining a clean sheet for the second time this season.
Looking Ahead
The Eagles will head south to Charleston to face The Citadel on Sunday at 2 p.m. EST.
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