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Wofford women's soccer drops regular-season finale

Box Score SPARTANBURG, S.C. -- A goal in the second half was the only mark on the scoreboard Wednesday night as Wofford dropped a 1-0 decision to Western Carolina in Southern Conference women's soccer action at Snyder Field in Spartanburg, S.C. The match marked the regular-season finale for both squads.

After a scoreless first half, the Lady Catamounts began the second half with much of the possession and offensive attack. Western Carolina (9-8-2, 4-4-2 SoCon) had a pair of chances 20 minutes into the frame to score, one each by Lauren Atkinson and Heather Dittmer, but both attempts were turned away by Terrier freshman goalkeeper Katie McChesney.

Wofford (7-10-2, 3-6-1 SoCon) then turned the stops into its own momentum and created a couple of chances itself. Sophomore defender Erika Bishop nearly put the Terriers on the board but her shot was saved by WCU's Caitlin Williams. Freshman defender Lauren Cozzarelli also sent a cross to the near post on the right side, but Williams smothered the attempted pass to senior midfielder Whitney Steelman before Steelman could get a foot on it.

Western then broke free from the Terrier defense on the right flank as Nikki Collins, standing near the end line, served Bri Cunningham in the six-yard box. Cunningham placed her head on the ball, which traveled behind McChesney, for the game's only score at 76:54.

Wofford had one final scoring opportunity, but senior midfielder Natalie Ferrara's shot sailed high.

The Terriers remain in the hunt for a Southern Conference Tournament berth despite the loss. They need losses by both Georgia Southern and Chattanooga Thursday to clinch a spot in the eight-team field. Western Carolina sealed the fifth seed with its win.
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