Woffod Downs Guilford, 2-0
SPARTANBURG, S.C. (10/1/06) -- Two goals, one in each half, plus a controlling possession attack sparked the Wofford women's soccer team to a 2-0 victory over Guilford Sunday night at Snyder Field in Spartanburg, S.C.
The Terriers maintained possession throughout much of the contest and used it to their advantage, as they outshot the Quakers 18-5 including 10-2 in the second half, in the win.
Wofford (3-4-2) put its first tally on the scoreboard at 6:37 when junior Whitney Steelman sliced through the Guilford defense and found the back of the net behind goalkeeper Veronica Zych. The goal was Steelman's third of the season, tying her with senior Jessica Connett and freshman Kendra Merchant for the team lead.
Merchant registered her third of the campaign in the second half after receiving a pass near the top of the 18-yard box, then using a move to get around a Quaker defender before going one-on-one with Zych. Her insurance goal came from 15 yards out at 49:14.
Senior Austin Somers played the opening 45 minutes in goal before being relieved for freshman Becca Maloney at half as the pair combined on the Terriers' fourth shutout of the season. Guilford 's (7-4) Zych stopped six Wofford shots, while the Quakers' Jennah Carter had three of her team's five attempts.
Steelman paced all players with four shots with Merchant and senior Bernie Sikes each recording three.
Guilford will return to action with a 4:00 p.m. Wednesday meeting with Old Dominion Athletic Conference frontrunner Washington and Lee in Lexington, Va.
-Story courtesy of Wofford Sports Information.