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Vanderbilt Women’s Soccer Defeats South Carolina, 1-0 10/17/2003
Columbia, S.C . – Michelle Bruntlett’s second half-goal lifted Vanderbilt to a 1-0 win over South Carolina Friday night at Stone Stadium. The win improves Vanderbilt to 6-5-2 and 2-3-1 in the SEC, while the loss drops South Carolina to 8-6-2 and 1-3-1 in the SEC. After a scoreless first half, the Commodores struck early in the second period with the lone goal of the match. Off a feed from Erin Higgins, Buntlett’s shot went off the crossbar and off the hands of Carolina goalkeeper Elise Matthews for the goal at the 58:44 mark. USC came close to tying the match, including two chances with under five minutes remaining. An Erica Bowie corner kick found Ashley Williams, whose header was saved by VU’s Esther Thompson with three minutes remaining. In the last 10 seconds, Carolina broke into the box with Williams feeding a cross to an open M.A. Foster, near the far post with the ball just missing the foot of Foster. Both Matthews and Thompson had three saves on the night in goal. Vanderbilt finished the night with a 12-11 shot advantage. Vanderbilt travels to Gainesville to play #9 Florida Sunday (Oct. 19) at 1:30 pm ET. |
