Box Score Box Score: College of Charleston 5, Wofford 1
SPARTANBURG, S.C. – The Wofford men’s soccer team fell to College of Charleston by a 5-1 score Saturday afternoon at Snyder Field in the Southern Conference opener for both squads. The Terriers fall to 2-5-1 overall, while the Cougars improve to a 5-2-1 record.
College of Charleston got on the board first, as Tony Kattreh scored in the 16th minute, taking a shot from the top of the box, sending the ball over the reach of Wofford goalkeeper Andrew Drennan. Eric Fornell was credited with the assist.
In the 23rd minute, the Cougars increased their lead to 2-0 when Connor Coons headed a shot into the back of the net following a free kick at midfield by Ralphie Lundy.
Just seconds later following the kickoff, Alex Hutchins drove the ball down the field for Wofford, sending a shot from the top left corner of the box screaming into the back of the goal past College of Charleston keeper Kees Heemskerk to set the score at 2-1. The goal was the second of the season for Hutchins, and his first since the season opening contest at USC Upstate.
The Cougars built on their lead in the second half, as George Khoury scored in the 47th minute, putting a shot in from the top right corner of the box following a pass by Francis Twohig.
In the 66th minute, Ralpie Lundie sent a shot from near midfield that bounced off the crossbar. Shawn Ferguson gathered the reflection and put the ball into the top of the net to put the score at 4-1.
The final goal of the afternoon was scored in the 80th minute of action, when Troy Peterson put the ball past Drennan in a one-on-one situation. Sean de Silva and Joey De Mare were credited with assists.
Heemskerk picked up the win for the Cougars, tallying four saves while facing a total of eight shots. Drennan was given the loss for Wofford, picking up two saves while facing a total of 18 shots.
The Terriers will next be in action on Saturday, October 1st, hosting George Washington. The match is set for a 7:00 p.m. start time at Snyder Field.
