SPARTANBURG, S.C. – In a renewal match of its crosstown rivalry, USC Upstate women's soccer continued its trend of strong second-half performances, finishing Friday's match with a season-high shot total after turning up the defensive pressure over the final 45 minutes.

After being outshot in the first half 12 shots to four, the Spartans were aggressive in the second half, taking 17 chances to the Terriers six. Throughout the half, six players accounted for the 17 Upstate attempts with sophomore midfielder Ashley Finn leading the way with four shots, including three on goal.
 
Game Information
Score: Wofford 1, USC Upstate 0
Records: USC Upstate (1-3-0); Wofford (2-3-0)
Location: County University Soccer Stadium (Spartanburg, S.C.)
 
How It Happened

• 9' – Looking for Upstate's first breakaway opportunity, sophomore midfielder Reagan Meyer attempted to play a long ball down the sideline for freshman forward Katherine Cunningham, but the pass was thwarted by Wofford's Alexis Mapplebeck who earned a booking after intentionally deterring the pass via a handball.
• 34' – Off a give and go from Meyer, sophomore defender Martina Cordova Ulloa delivered a pass to the top of the 18-yard box at the feet of freshman forward Rachel Satchell. Satchell worked her way to the middle of the field, firing a shot towards the right post where Terrier keeper Maria Mon made a diving save to keep Upstate off the board.
• 34' – Laying off a corner kick, Wofford's Addie Marlett delivered a cross into the 6-yard box, finding McKenzie Guest who found an opening between the Upstate's defense and keeper to net the Terrier's lone goal.
• 69' – Creating a breakaway by beating a Wofford defender to a loose ball, Finn had a one-on-one opportunity with Terrier keeper Caroline Doss who had made her way into the 18-yard box, getting a piece of Finn's offering and sending the shot just wide.
• 76' – Slipping past three Terrier defenders, Satchell got a quality look at goal, firing a shot across the goal face that missed just wide. Her hustle continued a flurry of shot attempts for the Spartans, earning a free ball that led to an opportunity for freshman midfielder Nora Vangsnes before Doss made a nice recovery to get a piece of the shot and send it wide by mere inches. Upstate continued the pressure earning three successive corner kicks before Wofford's clearance.

 
Notable

• For the third consecutive match, Ashley Finn either led or tied for the team lead in shots, tying a career-high with four shots Friday night with her three shots on goal representing a career-best. Also leading the way with four shots apiece were Katherine Cunningham and Rachel Satchell, who's shot totals also represented career-highs.
• Racking up eight saves against Wofford, including six in the first half, Cora Brendle has now collected five or more saves in five of her six career matches, exceeding eight saves for the second time in her career. Her complete match in goal also marked the first time she's played a full 90 minutes in goal.
• Earning the start Friday night, Katherine Cunningham made her USC Upstate debut. She becomes the sixth Spartan to make her Upstate debut this season.

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