| Winthrop Women’s Soccer Game Information | |
|---|---|
| Matchup | Winthrop (0-1, 0-0 Big South) vs. UT-Chattanooga (0-0-1, 0-0 SoCon) |
| Date/Time | Sunday, Aug. 16 | 5:00 p.m. (EST) |
| Location | Rock Hill, S.C. | Eagle Field |
| Live Video | No Broadcast |
| Live Stats | Live Stats |
| Series Record | UTC leads 1-0 | Streak – L1 |
| First Meeting | Aug. 14, 2025 (Chattanooga, Tenn.) | UTC won 4-0 |
| Last Meeting | Aug. 14, 2025 (Chattanooga, Tenn.) | UTC won 4-0 |
| Winthrop All-Time Records | Overall (157-199-52) | Home (68-109-16) | Away (64-114-17) | Big South (79-100-26) |
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| Social Media | Twitter – @WinthropWsoccer / @WUEagles | Instagram – @winthropwsoccer | Facebook – /WinthropWSoccer | #ROCKtheHILL | #EverStand |
SERIES HISTORY VS. UT-CHATTANOOGA
This will be the second all-time matchup between the Eagles and the Mocs, with UTC securing a 4-0 win in last year’s match in Tennessee. Elle Brewer, Emma Milliron, Lindsay Sheets and Amelie Steen all made their Eagle debuts in last year’s contest on August 14, 2025.
FOOT NOTES
- Winthrop is coming off a 4-2 loss to Western Carolina in the season opener on Thursday night
- UTC enters the game after a 1-1 home draw on Wednesday against UT Martin
- Lindsay Sheets and Monssi Avila-Gutierrez were the two goal scorers for the Eagles against WCU
- Freshman goalie Mia Ruffalo secured four saves in her collegiate debut
- Freshmen Kinsie Kulig, Lila Bowers, Aubrey Earman and Mia Ruffalo earned their first starts of their Eagle careers against WCU
- Lindsay Sheets, Monssi Avila-Gutierrez, Cordelia McIntosh, Mia Silber were all named to the Preseason Big South Player Watch List
- Winthrop is 0-1 all-time against UTC
- Head coach Spencer Smith is entering his 17th season as head coach of WInthrop women’s soccer
- The Eagles have added a plethora of new faces to the roster, including eight freshman and a transfer student
- Winthrop has 13 returners from last season
- Senior Monssi Avila-Gutierrez led the team in goals last season with five, including a pair of game-winning goals
- Freshman goalkeeper Mia Ruffalo is the team’s lone goalie on the roster
- Winthrop was picked to finish sixth in the 2026 Big South Conference Preseason Poll
- The program is in its 24th season overall
- The Eagles have an all-time record of 157-199-52
- Monssi Avila-Gutierrez was named First Team All-Big South last season
- Cordelia McIntosh was named to the Big South Midseason Watch List last season
- Lindsay Sheets was named to the Big South All-Freshman Team in her first season in Rock Hill last year
2026 HONORS
- Lindsay Sheets – Sophomore
- Big South Preseason Returning Players Watchlist – Forwards
- Monssi Avila-Gutierrez – Senior
- Big South Preseason Returning Players Watchlist – Midfielders
- Cordelia McIntosh – Junior
- Big South Preseason Returning Players Watchlist – Midfielders
- Mia Silber – Junior
- Big South Preseason Returning Players Watchlist – Defenders
WATCH THE EAGLES ON ESPN+
Select women’s soccer home games during the 2025 season will air live on ESPN+. You can also catch select road games in Big South Conference play on ESPN+. To watch Big South games on ESPN+ you must have a subscription to ESPN+. For more information on how to subscribe, click here.
BE A BALLRUNNER FOR WINTHROP SOCCER MATCHES
Interested in getting closer to the action of college soccer? Winthrop men’s and women’s soccer teams are looking for ball runners to help at home games in 2025 and beyond. Become a ball runner for official games and become a part of our game day experience. Sign up as an individual or sign up an entire team/club to attend a match and help the game keep pace as ball runners. Available for grades 3rd thru 8th. If interested please fill out the ONLINE FORM.
JOIN THE EAGLE CLUB
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By investing in the Eagle Club, you’re helping us build a stronger future for Winthrop Athletics—one that prioritizes excellence, opportunity, and a championship culture.
Whether you’re an alum, parent, fan, or community member, your support fuels our success. For more information or to become a member, CLICK HERE.
UP NEXT
The Eagles will continue their three-game home stand as they will host VMI on Thursday, August 20th. The game is slated for 5 p.m. est. and will air on ESPN+
Story courtesy of Winthrop Athletics.
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