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SPARTANBURG, S.C. -- Elon scored near the end of the first overtime period for the game's only goal and claimed a 1-0 victory Sunday afternoon over host Wofford in Southern Conference women's soccer action at Snyder Field in Spartanburg, S.C. It marked the eighth time in 16 games this season in which the Terriers have went to extra time, including each of their last three contests played on Sundays.

Alix Heinicke and Susannah Gianakos fed Molly Calpin for the game winner at 98:29. Calpin dribbled down the middle of the field towards the Wofford (2-9-5, 1-5-2 SoCon) net and released her attempt just inside the 18-yard box past goalkeeper Katie McChesney into the lower left side of the cage.

The Terriers, who controlled much of the action during the opening 45 minutes, had a chance to put themselves ahead when a Monica Ploetzke free kick from 20 yards out was saved by Sydney Little at 20:57.

Rachael Blackburn nearly scored for Wofford in the second half when she ripped a shot from 40 yards out, grazing the bottom of the crossbar before being saved by Little keeping Elon (7-6-2, 3-4-1 SoCon) in the game.

Eight different Phoenix tallied shots and contributed to the visitors holding a slim, 8-6, edge in overall attempts. Blackburn paced the Terriers with two shots.

Little finished with three saves in the shutout, while McChesney registered two as both keepers played the full 98:29.

Wofford will return to action at 3 p.m. Friday when it travels to Charleston, S.C., to face The Citadel.
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