SALEM, Va. - The No. 1 seeded Glenville State Softball team used a walk-off walk by Emma McLean to advance into the winner's bracket of the MEC Tournament, defeating Wheeling, 1-0, today at the James I. Moyer Sports Complex in Salem, Va. 

GSU 1 | Wheeling 0
It was an offensive struggle for both sides all day long, combining for just seven hits between the two squads. The Pioneers placed a runner in scoring position in the opening inning and the 5th inning, but weren't able to muster any offense to bring them home. A strong pitching performance from All-MEC First Team selection Kylie Burdick kept the Cardinal offense scoreless, eventually leading to the walk-off. The Pioneers were able to escape with the win after loading the bags with no outs and Emma McLean watched the fourth and final ball go by. 

Box Score
Wheeling
Three different Cardinals accounted for the three team hits. Kaylin Shields took the loss after 6+ innings of work, allowing one run (earned) on four hits and four walks, striking out four as well. 

Glenville State
Zailees Seda went 2-for-2 with a walk while Shelby McDaneils and Monica Rodelo both recorded a hit. Emma McLean tabbed the lone RBI in the win. Kylie Burdick captured her 20th win and 10th shutout of the 2025 campaign, surrendering just three hits and a walk with three strikeouts.

Up Next For The Pioneers
The Pioneers advance to face the North's #2 seed, West Liberty, at noon tomorrow (May 1) in the winner's bracket. A win against the Hilltoppers would move them onto Friday and a loss would force the Pioneers to play in an elimination game at 5 p.m.
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