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ITHACA, N.Y. - The Terriers (4-3) finished their trip to New York 1-1 after falling to undefeated Cornell (5-0), 2-1, on Sunday afternoon. Alex Hutchins scored his sixth goal of the season, but it was not enough as the Big Red scored two second half goals in a comeback victory.
The Terriers opened the scoring in the 26th minute when Ellis Vienne and Connor Davis combined to find Alex Hutchins, who was able beat the Big Red goalkeeper, Rick Pflasterer, from the top of the penalty box. At the break, Wofford still held a one goal lead despite Cornell holding the edge in shots (5-3) and corners taken (4-2).
Cornell would score to tie the game 20 minutes into the second half. After earning a free kick, Cornell sent the ball into the Terrier penalty area. Wofford was able to head the ball clear momentarily, but Patrick Slogic sent the ball back into the box for Cornell. Conor Goepel was waiting and he was able to touch the ball into the far corner past Terrier keeper, Andrew Drennan. With just under 25 minutes to play Wofford found themselves once again in a tie game.
Both teams would push hard for a game-winning goal, but it would be Cornell who would find the back of Wofford’s net in the 86th minute. Daniel Haber was able to score past Drennan after receiving a perfect through ball from Benjamin Williams. The game would end 2-1 in favor of the Big Red. Overall, Cornell outshot the Terriers (14-11) and took more corners (5-3).
Andrew Drennan gets the loss for Wofford and falls to 4-3 for the season. Rick Pflasterer earned the win for Cornell and improves to 5-0 this year.
The Terriers would finish second in the CU Inaria Classic behind Cornell. Alex Hutchins would be named the tournament's Offensive MVP after scoring three goals and recording one assist. Hutchins was joined on the all-tournament by Forrest Lasso and Carlos Dominguez Gonzalez.
The Terriers return home to host the Spartans of USC Upstate on Wednesday, September 19. The game is set to kick-off at 7:00 p.m. at Snyder Field.
