Box Score Game Stats
SPARTANBURG, S.C. – Furman scored two goals in the second half to overcome the one goal lead Wofford had established in the first half, winning the game 2-1. Alex Hutchins scored the first goal of the match, giving Wofford a 1-0 lead heading into halftime, but Furman’s Caleb Suri was able to answer with a goal off a penalty kick in the second half to tie the game. Furman’s Josh Fusan scored the winning goal to push the Paladins past the Terriers. Coach Polson’s team ends the regular season with a 3-10-3 record and a 1-6 standing in the Southern Conference. The Paladins close their regular season with an 8-6-4 record and a 4-1-2 Southern Conference record.
The win will put the Paladins at the No. 2 seed, right behind UNC Greensboro. The Terriers stay at the No. 7 seed, forcing the two rivals to face each other again this Sunday at Furman University. The match is set to start at 7:00 p.m.
Before the match started, the 2010 seniors were honored at center field for their contributions to the men’s soccer program. Frank Dineen, Wilson Hood, Armin Kinigadner, Paulo Bonfim, Kentrel Owens, Logan Threadgill, Randy McLeod, Alexander Drummond, Andrew Eppelsheimer, and Scott Redding took to Snyder Field for the last time in their career.
Furman was able to press the Terrier net first, having a threatening shot fired off by Danny Hojaij in the 14th minute that was punched away by Wofford’s Andrew Drennan. Following the Furman attempt, Wofford took control of the offensive possession, pressing forward four different attacks from Terrier players. Two attempts were saved by Furman’s Alec Kann and the others missed wide.
Alex Hutchins took advantage of a Wofford counter-attack set up by Randy McLeod in the 39th minute. Hutchins took a deflected ball on the foot and bent a ball toward the low right corner, giving the Terriers a 1-0 lead and giving the sophomore forward his second score of the season.
Wofford and Furman shared six shots apiece in the first half. Furman’s goalkeeper, Kann grabbed two saves in the first 45 and Wofford’s Andrew Drennan handled three saves.
Furman scored the tying goal in the 65th minute, off a penalty kick in the 65th minute. Wofford committed a foul in the box, awarding the Paladins the penalty kick. Furman’s Caleb Suri took a stutter step then sent the ball to the left side-netting to give Furman the equalizer at 1-1.
Eight minutes later, Furman’s Walker Jernigan pressed an attack forward from the right side of the field. He sent a lob in from about 35 yards out and found teammate Josh Fusan. Fusan lined up the shot and knocked in the goal to give the Paladins a 2-1 lead. The score was Fusan’s first of the season.
Wofford rallied to tie the game, with their best opportunity coming late in the second half. Hutchins nearly scored his second goal of the match, lifting a shot up that hit off a Furman player and trickled toward the goal line. The ball seemed inches from being a score, but a Furman defender was able to clear the ball out before the linesman could award it a goal.
When regulation was called, the game ended 2-1. Both teams shared nine shots apiece. Wofford hit four shots on target compared to Furman’s six. Drennan was able to grab four saves, while Kann had three.
Be sure to support the Terriers as they travel to Greenville to start the first round of the Southern Conference tournament against Furman, Sunday November 7th at 7:00 p.m.
