SPARTANBURG, S.C. – The Wofford women's soccer team played their final home match of the 2021 season Sunday afternoon at Snyder Field, shutting out the VMI Keydets 3-0. Leanna Guion put the Terriers on the board when she slotted one home in the 42^nd minute. Mia Bookhard curved a longshot home in the 47^th minute to extend Wofford's lead. Senior Savannah Vathy slotted home the third and final goal for the Terriers from short range in the 78^th minute to seal the shutout win.
 
"This particular [senior] group has meant a lot to out program, so to get them a win is really awesome," said head coach Emily Grant. "And to have a senior score on Senior Day is also great. It's a really good boost, and we've never had two wins in a weekend since I've been here, so that's another added boost in confidence."
 
VMI started the game in control of the possession, putting on the game's first four shots within the opening 27 minutes. The Wofford attack finally picked up some steam in the 28^th minute when Katie Gilligan fired off the first shot for the Terriers, missing high. The Keydets missed wide a couple more times, and Leanna Guion put a shot on net that was saved in the 39^th minute. From there, Wofford picked up the momentum with McKenzie Guest trying to slot one to the right corner in the 40^th minute that was saved. Leanna Guion got another chance in the 42^nd minute, and this one connected. Meara Kelly's pass found Guion in the box, and she slotted it home across the box into the bottom right corner to score her first goal of the season and put the Terriers in front before halftime.
 
The Terriers did not need long out of the break to extend their lead. McKenzie Guest found Mia Bookhard streaking across the field in the 47^th minute, and as she reached the edge of the box she unleashed a curving shot that found the net through the top left corner. The Terriers remained on the attack, with unsuccessful shots by Rachel Rasins and Alexis Mapplebeck. Seniors Caroline Thompson and Karen Majewski attempted to net Senior Day goals in the 70^th and 72^nd minutes, respectively, but neither could connect. It would be the senior Savannah Vathy who netted a goal for the outgoing class on their special day in the 78^th minute. Sophia Hayag found the wide-open Vathy streaking down the field, and she entered the box to face the Keydet keeper one-on-one. With the goalie diving right, Vathy went left to slide the ball into the net through the outstretched keeper's legs, giving the Terriers the 3-0 advantage. VMI gave one final shot attempt in the 85^th minute that sailed wide, securing the clean sheet for the Terriers.
 
Wofford (5-11-0, 3-4-0) had 12 shots, nine on goal, while VMI (3-12-1, 0-5-1) only posted seven shots, just one on goal. The Terriers also held the corner kick advantage, 5-1. Senior Maria Mon (3-5-0) secured one save and her first shutout of the year for the Terriers. Jillian Hall (2-11-1) picked up six saves in net for the Keydets.
 
Wofford will be back in action on Friday, Oct. 22 at The Citadel. Kickoff against the Bulldogs will be at 2:00 pm.