Charlotte, N.C. – Winthrop women’s soccer secured a decisive 4-0 road victory over Queens University of Charlotte on Thursday night at the Queens Sports Complex. The Eagles’ defense held firm, recording a shutout while their offense tallied four goals, including three in the second half.
Winthrop (2-2-1, 0-0 Big South) 4, Queens (0-3-1, 0-0 ASUN) 0
Scoring Summary
35′ – WINTHROP – Team Goal
45′ – WINTHROP – Winston (unassisted)
48′ – WINTHROP – Winston (Balliet)
66′ – WINTHROP – Ross (unassisted)
Game Recap
- The Eagles maintained early pressure with a corner kick at 2:38 following a shot by Sophia Balliet at 2:34.
- Avila-Gutierrez tested the Queens goalkeeper at 17:01 with a shot saved by Ava Kreusling, who kept the score level.
- Cordelia McIntosh attempted twice to break through at 31:38 and 34:38, but Kreusling saved both attempts.
- A team goal by the Eagles at 35:22 broke the deadlock, giving Winthrop a 1–0 lead at halftime.
- Zaria Winston scored the first goal of her career at 45:28 as the Eagles extended their lead to 2-0 fresh out of halftime.
- Winston struck again at 47:47, assisted by Balliet, to push the Winthrop lead to 3-0.
- Ashley Ross added another goal for the Eagles at 65:32, the first of her career, making the score 4-0.
- The Eagles maintained their lead, finishing the game with a 4-0 shutout victory.
Notables
- Zaria Winston tallied her first pair of goals for Winthrop on two shots.
- Ashley Ross contributed with her first goal of her Eagle career, converting one of her two shots into a score.
- Sophia Balliet provided an assist, adding to her team’s offensive efforts.
- Mia Ruffalo recorded three saves in a shutout performance, maintaining a clean sheet for the second time this season.
Looking Ahead
The Eagles will head south to Charleston to face The Citadel on Sunday at 2 p.m. EST.
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Thomas Hyslip lives in Tega Cay with his wife and daughter. After 27 years in the U.S. Army and Federal Law Enforcement, he retired to pursue his passion for teaching. Tom is now an Assistant Professor of Instruction at the University of South Florida. In 2 short years he has won 10 awards from the South Carolina Press Association, including first place in column writing, education beat reporting and best podcast.
