ROCK HILL — Winthrop University scored once in each half en route to a 2-0 win over FMU 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.
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.

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