Rock Hill, S.C. – Winthrop women’s soccer is back in action this week as they head to Spartanburg, S.C. on Thursday for a battle with Wofford.
| Winthrop Women’s Soccer Game Information | |
|---|---|
| Matchup | Winthrop (2-4-1, 0-0 Big South) vs. Wofford (2-3-1, 0-0 SoCon) |
| Date/Time | Thursday, Sep. 10 | 6:00 p.m. (EST) |
| Location | Spartanburg, S.C. | Snyder Field |
| Live Video | No stream |
| Live Stats | Live Stats |
| Series Record | Wofford leads 5-4-1 | Streak – T1 |
| First Meeting | September 28, 2004 (Spartanburg S.C.) | Wofford won 1-0 |
| Last Meeting | September 4, 2025 | 0-0 draw |
| Winthrop All-Time Records | Overall (159-202-53) | Home (69-111-16) | Away (65-115-17) | Big South (79-100-26) |
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| Social Media | Twitter – @WinthropWsoccer / @WUEagles | Instagram – @winthropwsoccer | Facebook – /WinthropWSoccer | #ROCKtheHILL | #EverStand |
SERIES HISTORY VS. WOFFORD
The Eagles will square off against the Terriers for the 11th time on Thursday night. The Terriers currently lead the series 5-4-1, winners of two of the last three games. Last year’s matchup resulted in a 0-0 draw in Rock Hill on September 4, 2025. Winthrop’s last win against Wofford came in 2021 with the Eagles securing a 2-0 victory on the road. Neither team has won by more than two goals in any of the 11 meetings as each game has been tightly contested. Both teams are looking to get back in the win column following losses in their previous games.
FOOT NOTES
- Winthrop enters the game following a 4-0 loss to Mercer last Thursday.
- Despite the loss, goalie Mia Ruffalo recorded a career-high eight saves, 24 on the year.
- This will be the 11th all-time meeting between the Eagles and the Terriers in women’s soccer.
- Winthrop’s last win against Wofford came in 2021 in a 2-0 victory in Spartanburg.
- Wofford has won two of the last three meetings, with last year’s match resulting in a 0-0 draw.
- Wofford enters the game after a 3-1 loss to USC Upstate last Thursday.
- Zaria Winston leads the Eagles in goals scored with two.
- Cordelia McIntosh leads Winthrop in shots with 19.
- Lindsay Sheets, Monssi Avila-Gutierrez, Cordelia McIntosh, Mia Silber were all named to the Preseason Big South Player Watch List
- 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 158-201-53
- 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 2026 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 2026 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.
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UP NEXT
After Thursday’s game, the Eagles will return home to face South Carolina State on Sunday at 2 p.m. This will be the team’s Senior Day.
Story courtesy of Winthrop Athletics.
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