Box Score Game box

SPARTANBURG, S.C. – Wofford women’s soccer team opened the season with a 1-0 win Friday over Gardner-Webb University at Synder Field.  Sophomore Maureen Buff scored the winning goal in the 83rd minute to break a scoreless tie.  Terriers improve to 1-0-0 on the season, while the Runnin’ Bulldogs fall to 0-0-1.
 
Buff was able to control the ball and avoid several GWU defenders.  She then fired a shot from 25 yards away that curved past the goalkeeper into the top right corner of the net.  The goal was the break through Wofford was looking for as they tallied 23 shots to Gardner-Webb’s 5.
 
Wofford recorded 16 shots in the first half, and regularly tested the Runnin’ Bulldog defense.  The Terriers also held the edge in corners (7-2).   Chelsea Ashworth kept the shutout intact with a goal line save in the 17th minute off a Gardner-Webb corner kick, one of only five scoring chances Gardner-Webb was able to create.
 
Erika Christensen earned the win while only facing five shots.  Schmitt got the loss despite recording eight saves on 23 shots.
 
Wofford will return to action on Friday, August 24 when they host the Trojans of Troy.  The match is set to kick-off at 6:00 p.m.