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McChesney and Terrier defense hold ground in tie against Wildcats

Box Score SPARTANBURG, S.C. -- A solid performance by freshman goalkeeper Katie McChesney and the entire Wofford defensive unit helped perserve a 0-0 double overtime tie against Southern Conference foe Davidson Friday night at Snyder Field in Spartanburg, S.C.

McChesney, who has played every minute for the Terriers this season in net, went the entire 110 minutes for the second time and recorded nine saves against a Wildcat offensive attack which outshot Wofford (5-6-2, 1-2-1 SoCon) by a 23-8 margin, including a 6-1 edge in the overtime periods.

The shutout was McChesney's fifth of the campaign, sixth in the Wofford career record books. The five shutouts also place her in a four-way tie for most in a season by a Terrier keeper, most recently tying the effort by Austin Somers in 2004. Current volunteer assistant coach Katie Menegaz is also on the list with five blankings during 2002.

She, however, did not do it alone as the Wofford defense helped keep Davidson (8-3-1, 3-0-1 SoCon) off the board. Following a shot high by Blakely Low 10 minutes in, Kristen Koehrn had a header saved off the goalline six-and-a-half minutes later. Low also got free from a defender along the right flank and fired a shot at McChesney, which the rookie tipped over the crossbar with 10:30 to play in the opening period.

The Wildcats' best chance following halftime was back-to-back shots by Kyri Bye-Nagel and Susanne Sittko inside the six-yard box at the 19:30 mark. Both attempts were turned away by Terrier defenders.

Davidson also had one solid scoring opportunity in the first overtime, but Bye-Nagel's breakaway down the left side sailed over McChesney's head and deflected off the crossbar as three-and-a-half minutes ticked off the clock.

Wofford had its chances at the net as well, but a point-blank shot by sophomore Kendra Merchant was saved just into the second half. Junior Mary Rea had a wide-open look at the net in the first stanza, but her shot sailed just high.

Bye-Nagel finished with a game-high six shots, while Sittko and Low each had four for the Wildcats. Sophomore Erika Bishop, Rea and Merchant paced the Terriers with two shots apiece.

Davidson goalkeeper Bevin English had three saves for the shutout.

Wofford will return to action with a 2 p.m. Sunday match in Greenville, S.C., against Upstate rival Furman at Eugene Stone Stadium.
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