Box Score Game Stats

CONWAY, S.C. - The Wofford College men's soccer team battled VCU to a scoreless draw in the opening game of the Coastal Carolina/Adidas Invitational.

With the tie, VCU runs its record to 1-1-1 on the season, while defending Southern Conference champ Wofford is now 0-2-1.

The Rams, who held an 8-1 advantage in shots during the opening period, fired five straight to start the match, before Wilson Hood hit the post for Wofford in the 25th minute.

VCU pressured early in the contest and forced Wofford goalkeeper Andrew Drennan to make a stop on a strike from Gehin-Scott just five minutes into the match and another at the 39:59 mark.

Rams goalkeeper Gabriel Rodriguez registered a pair of saves in the first seven minutes of the second half as Wofford came out on the attack. Rodriguez made another stop in the 69th minute to keep the Terriers off the board.

Drennan then turned away a shot by VCU senior Lucas Paulini with less than 10 minutes to play in regulation but it was as close as either team would get before the extra frames. At the end of regulation the result stood 0-0.

Both squads battled for possession in the first overtime as Wofford managed one shot. In the final frame, VCU registered three corner kicks, but neither team could find the net. The match ended in a 0-0 draw.

"They were a very good team," Coach Polson commented after the match. "We played with heart, determination and character. The boys left with their heads held high. I am proud of their efforts."

VCU held a slim 10-8 margin in shots and a 5-2 advantage in corners. Wofford was called for 16 fouls throughout the match, while the Rams were charged with 10.

The Terriers will play the second and final game of the Coastal Carolina/adidas Invitational Sunday afternoon at 3:00 pm. They will face off against against tournament hosts, Coastal Carolina University.