Spartanburg, S.C. – Winthrop women's soccer suffered a 3-0 road loss to Wofford on Thursday night, falling to 2-5-1 on the season.
Wofford (3-3-1 0-0 SoCon) 3, Winthrop (2-5-1, 0-0 Big South) 0
Scoring Summary
9' – WOFFORD – Lake (unassisted)
51' – WOFFORD – Andrews (Lake)
60' – WOFFORD – Washington (Andrews)
Game Recap
- The Eagles earned an early corner at 4:42, but Wofford took a 1-0 lead at 9:15 with a goal by Maya Lake.
- Cordelia McIntosh's shot was saved at 10:17, and Mia Ruffalo saved Lake's attempt at 19:34 before Wofford added two corners later in the half.
- Amalie Steen had shots saved at 31:21 and 44:15, with the Eagles earning a corner at 44:34, but Wofford maintained a 1-0 lead into halftime.
- In the second half, Ruffalo saved Maya Lake's shot at 46:55 before Wofford extended their lead to 2-0 at 51:27 with a goal by Annie Andrews, assisted by Lake.
- Wofford further increased the margin at 60:20 when Layla Washington scored off an assist from Andrews, making it 3-0.
- Stephanie Zulueta's shot on goal at 80:36 was saved by Elizabeth Navola, and Wofford preserved their 3-0 lead through the end of regulation.
Notables
- Amelie Steen led the Eagles with two shots on goal.
- Mia Ruffalo played the full match in goal, recording two saves.
- Stephanie Zulueta appeared in her first start as an Eagle.
Looking Ahead
The Eagles will host South Carolina State on Sunday, Sept. 13, at 2 p.m. at Eagle Field in Rock Hill, S.C. This will be the team's Senior Day as seniors
Violet Hunsaker,
Monssi Avila-Gutierrez,
Sophia Balliet,
Gracie Smith and student manager Madison Bowden will be celebrated.
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