A Milestone Win for the Eagles
Winthrop's women's soccer squad broke a two‑game winless streak on Sunday, edging VMI 1‑0 in a match that was decided by a single, well‑timed strike.
Mia Silber, who had been searching for her first career game‑winning goal, found the net at the 50‑minute mark after four attempts, two of which tested the VMI defense. Her effort not only opened the scoring but also shifted momentum in the Eagles' favor.
Between the lines, goalkeeper Mia Ruffalo was the backbone of the victory, making three saves that kept VMI at bay, the final one a spectacular stop that preserved the shutout and marked Ruffalo's first clean sheet of the season.
Ashley Ross added pressure on the opposing backline with five attempts, including a shot on target that underscored the team's attacking depth, while the defense as a whole limited VMI to just one shot on goal.
The win nudged Winthrop's Big South Conference record to 1‑2‑0 and extended an unbeaten run of five meetings against VMI. Looking ahead, the Eagles are set to host Emory & Henry on Sunday at 6 p.m. EST at Eagle Field, closing out a three‑game home stretch.