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SPARTANBURG, S.C. -- UNC Greensboro scored early in the second half against host Wofford and both teams battled the rain throughout the night as the Spartans came away with a 1-0 Southern Conference women's soccer victory Friday evening at Snyder Field in Spartanburg, S.C. The rain was constant but never created much of a distraction for either team on the field.

UNC Greensboro (11-4-1, 6-0-1 SoCon) controlled much of the action in the first half, carrying a 5-2 shot advantage into the half. Lauren Lopez moved up from her defensive position to have the Spartans' best opportunity in the opening 45 minutes, but her shot was saved by Terrier goalkeeper Katie McChesney.

Early in the second half, Mary Kate Towne picked up a loose ball along the Wofford (2-8-5, 1-4-2 SoCon) backline and raced towards the net. As she approached the cage, she dished the ball to Katelynn Donovan, who was running alongside her, and Donovan put the ball behind McChesney from six yards out at 51:01 for the only goal of the match.

The Terriers would then increase their offensive attack and not allow UNCG another shot the rest of the contest. Freshmen Anne Breeden and Sydney Reed each had a chance to score the equalizer, but Breeden's header was saved by Kelsey Kearney and Reed's blast sailed just high over the crossbar.

Wofford finished with a 9-7 shot advantage and closed the corner kick battle to one, to 5-4 in the Spartans' favor. Reed led the home team with three shots, while Donovan collected a game-high four to pace UNC Greensboro.

The Terriers will resume Southern Conference action with a 2 p.m. Sunday home contest against Elon at Snyder Field.