April 5, 2008

Lenoir-Rhyne Women’s Soccer Defeats
Wofford, 1-0

Junior Lauren Rosch scored the lone goal for the Bears

Spartanburg, S.C. - The Lenoir-Rhyne Women’s Soccer Team defeated NCAA Division I Southern Conference-member Wofford College by a score of 1-0 at the Wofford Soccer Complex in Spartanburg, SC.

The Bears’ game-winner came off the foot of sophomore forward Lauren Rosch (Knoxville, Tenn./Farragut HS) during the first half of the night’s game.

Rosch was able to hit a shot over the head of Wofford’s goalkeeper from 20 yards out for the game’s lone goal.

Overall, the Bears had a great defensive performance and team effort, showing their ability to execute on counter attacks.

The Bears have seen their share of Southern Conference members this spring including Appalachian State, Western Carolina University, and most recently, Wofford.

The Lenoir-Rhyne Women’s Team will travel this weekend to Western Carolina’s 7v7 tournament located in Cullowhee, N.C. Here, the Bears will compete against other NCAA Division I Teams such as Gardner-Webb, Jacksonville State University, East Tennessee State University and USC Upstate.