PORTSMOUTH, OHIO – Glenville State Women's Soccer continued its winning streak Wednesday afternoon (Oct. 14), earning a 2-1 road victory over Shawnee State in Portsmouth, Ohio. The Pioneers scored once in each half to secure their third consecutive win, setting a new school record for consecutive victories, while improving to (8-6) overall and (8-4) in Mountain East Conference play. GSU's eighth win also set a school record for most victories in a single season.
1st Half
Glenville State was on the scoreboard early as Valentina Quiroz found the back of the net in just the fourth minute to give the Pioneers an early 1-0 advantage. Solares Solano tested Shawnee State goalkeeper Brooklyn Hawes in the opening minutes, while Aitana Viejo and Isabella Cuellar-Gutierrez also created opportunities as Glenville looked to extend its lead.
The Pioneers continued applying pressure throughout the half, earning six corner kicks and limiting Shawnee State to five shots. Glenville State carried its one-goal lead into the break despite late first-half chances from the Bears, including attempts by Madalynn Mueller and Sabina Morera Mas that struck the woodwork.
2nd Half
Glenville State added some breathing room early in the second half. In the 52nd minute, Aitana Viejo scored her second goal of the season off an assist from Sofia Jalaksova, doubling the Pioneers' advantage to 2-0. Shawnee State continued to search for a response, but Lucia Lopez made the saves on attempts from Madalynn Mueller and Lucie Ashkettle. The Bears eventually broke through in the 83rd minute when Mueller scored off an assist from Elizabeth Brown, cutting the deficit to 2-1. After the score, the Pioneers held off Shawnee State over the final minutes to preserve the victory and extend their winning streak to three games.
Final Stats
Glenville State
The Pioneers finished with 10 total shots, including eight on goal, and earned nine corner kicks. Valentina Quiroz opened the scoring, while Aitana Viejo added another goal early in the second half off an assist from Sofia Jalaksova. Lucia Lopez recorded four saves in goal as Glenville State held on for the 2-1 victory.
Shawnee State
The Bears recorded nine total shots, putting five on goal, and earned four corner kicks. Madalynn Mueller scored Shawnee State's lone goal off an assist from Elizabeth Brown. Bears goalkeeper, Brooklyn Hawes, made six saves to keep it close but the Pioneers maintained their lead at the final buzzer.
Up Next For The Pioneers
Glenville State returns home Sunday (Oct. 18) to host Concord at 2 p.m. at the Morris Family Health & Fitness Complex. The Pioneers will look to extend their winning streak to four games in the upcoming MEC matchup.
