CHARLESTON S.C. – The Wofford women's soccer team earned its second-straight road win after defeating Charleston Southern 2-1 Sunday afternoon. The win moves Wofford's record to 5-3-1 as the team now prepares for SoCon play.
 
The Terriers found themselves trailing early, as Fiama Hidalgo put the Buccaneers up 1-0 just one minute into the match.
 
Wofford answered back at the 28:37 mark when Alexis Mapplebeck found the back of the net off a pass from Ashley Grant, tying the game 1-1 with 16 minutes left in the half. Grant had a chance to put Wofford in front at the 30th minute, but the shot was saved keeping the score at 1-1, which remained the same through halftime.
 
The Terriers netted their second goal at the 50th minute when Mia Bookhard sent a shot past the CSU defense, giving Wofford a 2-1 lead with 40 minutes remaining in the match.
 
Caroline Doss and the Terrier defense shut down the Buccaneer attack the rest of the way, with Doss recorded two huge saves in the 84th and 85th minutes.
 
Quick Hits
Bookhard and Grant led Wofford with two shots on goal each.
Grant picked up her second assist of the season.
Doss recorded five saves for the Terriers.
Both sides had nine shots while Wofford had a slight 7-6 shots on goal advantage.
CSU had a 9-6 corner kick advantage.
Wofford is now 3-6-1 all-time against the Buccaneers
 
Up Next
The Terriers begin SoCon play on the road next Friday, Sept. 23, when the team travels to Western Carolina. That match is set to start at 7:00 p.m.