Charlotte, N.C. \u2013\u00a0Winthrop women\u2019s soccer secured a decisive 4-0 road victory over Queens University of Charlotte on Thursday night at the Queens Sports Complex. The Eagles\u2019 defense held firm, recording a shutout while their offense tallied four goals, including three in the second half.<\/p>\n
Winthrop (2-2-1, 0-0 Big South) 4, Queens (0-3-1, 0-0 ASUN) 0<\/p>\n
Scoring Summary
35\u2032 \u2013 WINTHROP \u2013 Team Goal
45\u2032 \u2013 WINTHROP \u2013 Winston (unassisted)
48\u2032 \u2013 WINTHROP \u2013 Winston (Balliet)
66\u2032 \u2013 WINTHROP \u2013 Ross (unassisted)<\/p>\n
Game Recap<\/p>\n
The Eagles maintained early pressure with a corner kick at 2:38 following a shot by\u00a0Sophia Balliet<\/a>\u00a0at 2:34. Notables<\/p>\n Zaria Winston<\/a>\u00a0tallied her first pair of goals for Winthrop on two shots. Looking Ahead Follow Us On Social Media Story courtesy of Winthrop Athletics<\/a>.<\/p>\n \n\tRelated\n<\/p>\n \t
\nAvila-Gutierrez tested the Queens goalkeeper at 17:01 with a shot saved by Ava Kreusling, who kept the score level.
\nCordelia McIntosh<\/a>\u00a0attempted twice to break through at 31:38 and 34:38, but Kreusling saved both attempts.
\nA team goal by the Eagles at 35:22 broke the deadlock, giving Winthrop a 1\u20130 lead at halftime.
\nZaria Winston<\/a>\u00a0scored the first goal of her career at 45:28 as the Eagles extended their lead to 2-0 fresh out of halftime.
\nWinston struck again at 47:47, assisted by Balliet, to push the Winthrop lead to 3-0.
\nAshley Ross<\/a>\u00a0added another goal for the Eagles at 65:32, the first of her career, making the score 4-0.
\nThe Eagles maintained their lead, finishing the game with a 4-0 shutout victory.<\/p>\n
\nAshley Ross<\/a>\u00a0contributed with her first goal of her Eagle career, converting one of her two shots into a score.
\nSophia Balliet<\/a>\u00a0provided an assist, adding to her team\u2019s offensive efforts.
\nMia Ruffalo<\/a>\u00a0recorded three saves in a shutout performance, maintaining a clean sheet for the second time this season.<\/p>\n
The Eagles will head south to Charleston to face The Citadel on Sunday at 2 p.m. EST.<\/p>\n
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