ELKINS, W.Va. – The Glenville State Women's Soccer team kept momentum rolling Sunday afternoon, battling Davis & Elkins to a 1-1 draw at Nuttall Field. After earning their first victory of the season earlier in the week, the Pioneers (1-5-1, 1-3-1 MEC) extended their unbeaten run to two matches, showing signs of a team ready to turn the corner.
1st Half
The Senators struck first in the 11th minute when Valeria Gabrie converted off a pass from Sophia Brown. However, Pioneers quickly answered back. In the 24th minute, Solares Solano buried her second goal of the year to bring Glenville level. From there, the GSU defense tightened, with Lucia Lopez making three saves to send the teams into halftime knotted at 1-1.
2nd Half
The Pioneers created pressure with two corners and three more shots, but neither side found a breakthrough. Despite being outshot 7-6, Glenville's defense absorbed D&E's push and closed out a road point to keep their unbeaten streak alive.
Final Stats
Davis & Elkins
- 7 shots (4 on goal)
- 7 corner kicks
- Goal: Gabrie (11') assisted by Brown
Glenville State
- 6 shots (1 on goal)
- 2 corner kicks
- Goal: Solano (24')
- 3 saves from Lucia Lopez
Up Next For The Pioneers
With a win and a draw in their last two matches, the Pioneers return home looking to keep building momentum in MEC play. Glenville State hosts Frostburg State on Wednesday (Oct. 1) at 6 p.m. under the lights at Morris Stadium.
