Clemson defeats South Carolina 1-0

Sept. 9, 2005

CLEMSON, SC-Freshman Jenny Smith scored early in the first half in leading Clemson to a 1-0 win over South Carolina in the second game of the Carolina’s Cup Women’s Soccer Tournament at Clemson, SC Friday night.

With the win, Clemson improves to 3-1-1 overall, while South Carolina falls to 3-2 this season. South Carolina has not scored at Riggs Field insix meetings between the two schools since 1995.

Jenny Smith scored early in the second half. Courtney Foster crossed the ball to Smith. Smith sent an 18 yard shot in the nets for her second goal of the season.

Clemson will play Furman on Sunday afternoon at 3:30 p.m. while South Carolina will play Charlotte in the second day of the tournament at 1:00 p.m.

“I knew it would take a great goal to beat South Carolina,” said Clemson Head Coach Todd Bramble. Our goalkeeper, Ashley Phillips played a great game. She has a calming effect on our team when things are out of control. Britten Meyer also was huge for us. I couldn’t ask for more. It was a great crowd, a great goal, and a big win over our rival. Our speed is one of our weapons and that was a factor tonight.”

“Courtney gave me a great ball,” said Smith. “I turned and one touched the ball and my shot found the net. I am happy to be able to score in this game and everyone is real excited about the win.”

Clemson-Jenny Smith (Courtney Foster) 7:56

Shots: Clemson 10, South Carolina 11

Corner Kicks: Clemson 2, South Carolina 7

Saves: Ashley Phillips (CU) 5, Lindsay Thorstenson (SC) 3

Fouls: Clemson 14, South Carolina 18

Attendance: 1,423