Francis Marion women fall to Winthrop

ROCK HILL, SC – Winthrop University scored once in each half en route to a 2-0 win over Francis Marion University, Friday night (Sept. 25) in women's soccer action.

Winthrop (3-4-1) outshot the Patriots 13-8 and led 6-5 in corner kicks.

Senior midfielder Angela Salem led Francis Marion (1-9-1) with four shots, one of which was on goal.

Senior goalkeeper Emily Brandenburg recorded eight saves in the loss, while Eagles’ goalkeeper Kelsey Weavil made two stops.

Rachel Webster scored an unassisted goal at the 12:35 mark as the Eagles took a 1-0 lead into the locker room at halftime. The end of the first half was delayed for nearly an hour due to lightning near the soccer field.

FMU produced four shots, including attempts by Salem and Taylor Jenkins that were saved by Weavil, in a three-minute span early in the second half.  Tricia Vensel scored on a 20-yard shot in the 73rd minute to conclude the scoring.

Francis Marion will play host to Charleston Southern University on Sunday at 2 p.m.