Women's Soccer Preseason Video

SPARTANBURG, S.C. - The Wofford women’s soccer team fought through a washout to take a 2-1 advantage over the Winthrop Eagles before the exhibition match was called due to lightning. The match was cancelled in the second 30 minute period around the 55 minute mark. The contest was scheduled to consist of three 30 minute periods.

Despite damp and muggy conditions, the Terriers had a strong showing against the Eagles. The squad revealed good ball movement even though the ball was slick on a wet field. Early in the first period Anne Phillips flew past the opposing defense and caught the goalie off guard with a goal from beyond the 18’ box. She showed her speed again in the second period as she took control of a throughball on a run toward the left side of the field and scored off a shot that tickled the crossbar. The backfield held Winthrop scoreless in the first period through the help of Katie McChesney. McChesney recorded four saves in the first period.

In the second period of play, the Eagles were able to answer with a goal of their own from Rachel Webster off Tricia Vensel’s assist. A short time later the game was postponed due to lightning. After close to 25 minutes of delay, the game was cancelled due to extreme weather.

The Terriers continue preseason practice this week as they face Troy on August 22. The squad will travel to Troy, Alabama to face the Trojans at 3:00(CT).

Wof. shots- 4
Wint. shots- 5
Wof. corners- 1
Wint. corners- 1
Wof. Goalkeeper saves- 4 (Katie McChesney 1st period)
Wint. Goalkeeper saves- 1
Wof. fouls- 8
Wint. fouls- 4
Wof. offsides- 0
Wint. offsides-1
Wof. goals- 2 (Anne Phillips 1st period; Anne Phillips 2nd period)
Wint. goals- 1 (Rachel Webster, assist Tricia Vensel)

Total Playing Time: approx. 55 mins