Box Score ELON, N.C. – Nicole Dennion scored her ninth goal of the season to help the Elon University women's soccer team to a 1-1 draw against Wofford on Friday night, Oct. 11, at Rudd Field.
 
Dennion headed in a great pass from Jennifer McGorty in the 19th minute of the match near the right post to give the Phoenix an early 1-0 lead. Dennion is one goal behind Furman's Stephanie DeVita for the most in the Southern Conference.
 
But the Terriers hit the equalizer in the 37th minute on a Mary Beth Bleekrode score off a corner and previous deflection off the crossbar to tie it, 1-all.
 
The two squads had several chances to score the go-ahead goal, but solid net-minding from Phoenix keeper Kate Murphy and Wofford keeper Kimberly Cohn halted any chance of a tiebreaker.  
 
"I thought we played decent, but we're trying to find some chemistry right now," said Elon head coach Chris Neal. "I thought we created some really good chances and their goalkeeper, Kimberly Cohn, was wonderful tonight."
 
Elon finished the match with a 15-12 advantage in shots, putting 12 on target to Wofford's six. The Phoenix also claimed a 7-2 advantage in corner kicks.
 
Wofford nearly took an early lead in the 17th minute, but Murphy made a great diving save to her right to keep the match scoreless. Murphy finished with five saves.
 
McGorty nearly gave Elon a one-goal lead in the 50th minute, but Wofford's Cohn made an excellent diving save to knock the ball out of play. Cohn ended the match with 11 saves.
 
Elon moves to 7-2-4 (1-1-2 SoCon) with the draw and remains unbeaten at home. Wofford moves to 6-3-2 (2-1-1 SoCon) following the tie.
 
The Phoenix returns to action on Sunday at 2 p.m. against first-place Furman. The game will be broadcasted live on Phoenix All-Access.