LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA — USC Aiken defeated Wingate 1-0 on Wednesday, extending its winning streak to two games with a decisive second-half goal. Cassidy Wines broke through in the 64th minute to secure the victory for the home side, which improved to 7-6-3 overall.
The match remained scoreless through 63 minutes despite Wingate's aggressive offensive approach. The Bulldogs dominated possession and created numerous scoring opportunities, recording 15 shots on goal compared to USC Aiken's three. Wingate's pressure was relentless early, with Helga Halldorsdottir generating multiple chances and forcing saves from USC Aiken goalkeeper Savannah Yerger throughout the first half and into the second.
Wingate's best chance came in the 46th minute when Halldorsdottir stepped up to a penalty kick but sent it wide, squandering a critical opportunity. The Bulldogs continued pressing with corner kicks and set pieces, earning 10 corners to USC Aiken's none, but couldn't convert their territorial advantage into goals.
Wines' breakthrough came on a counterattack when Hannah DeVincent and Yerger combined to assist the goal. The strike proved decisive in a match where USC Aiken's defensive discipline and goalkeeper excellence proved decisive. Yerger recorded 15 saves, a remarkable total that underscored Wingate's offensive volume.
Despite trailing, Wingate mounted a furious late push. Matilda Boyle and Kamryn Browder generated chances in the final minutes, but