GREENSBORO, N.C. – The Wofford men's soccer team scored late in the second half to win, 1-0, over UNCG on Saturday night in Greensboro.
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After earning a corner kick in the 71
st minute, freshman
Dredon Kelly headed in the game winner from
Kevin Davidsson to give the Terriers a much needed conference road win.
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With the victory, the Terriers snap a season-long three game losing streak and improve to 4-4 in Southern Conference play.
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The Spartans controlled possession throughout the first half, outshooting the Terriers, 7-2. However, Wofford was sound defensively and kept the game scoreless going into the break.
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Joe Wichmann registered two saves in the opening period.
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In the second half, the Terriers began to take control of the game, creating numerous chances throughout the early stages of the period.
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Then, in the 71
st minute, Wofford earned a corner that was taken by Davidsson, who bent his kick into the box perfectly, as Kelly was able to find space and put a header into the back of the net to give the Terriers the lead. For Kelly, it marked the first goal of the season and his first as a Terrier. Davidsson earned his third assist of the season, good for second on the team. Also, this game marked the second this season Davidsson has assisted on the game winner off a corner kick. He previously assisted
Lucas Altman's game winner at Furman on Oct. 8.
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For the final 18 minutes, the Terriers played solid defense and even came close to adding a second goal, as
Andreas Suri's shot from 30 yards out was repelled by the post.
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Overall, Wofford outshot UNCG, 10-8, in the second half.
Sam Ross led the Terriers in shot attempts with three, while Wichmann added four saves in the win.
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Up next, the Terriers will take on VMI on the road next Tuesday, Oct. 25. at 4 p.m.
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