GLENVILLE, W.Va. – Glenville State Women's Soccer is back for a pair of matchups against in-state opponents as the Pioneers travel to the University of Charleston on Wednesday (Oct. 21) before returning home to host West Virginia State on Sunday (Oct. 25). Glenville State enters the week at (8-7) overall and (8-5) in conference play, looking to bounce back after a 2-1 loss to Concord this past Sunday.
GAME INFORMATION
Wednesday, October 21 | 7 p.m. | Welch Athletic Complex
Glenville State at Charleston
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Sunday, October 25 | 2 p.m. | Morris Family Health & Fitness Complex
Glenville State vs West Virginia State
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THE OPPONENTS
CHARLESTON
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Charleston enters Wednesday's matchup with a (5-7-3) overall record and a (5-5-3) mark in Mountain East Conference play. The Golden Eagles most recently rallied for a 3-2 victory over Shawnee State, scoring three times in the second half to secure the win. Li-Lou Debaecker, Sydney Crowe and Jamie Bland scored in the comeback, with Ciara Casamento assisting on Bland's game-winning goal.
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Charleston's attack is led by Debaecker, who has scored six goals this season, while Crowe has added five. The pair have also contributed three assists apiece, giving them a major role in the Golden Eagles' offensive production. Glenville State already faced Charleston once this season, earning a 2-0 home victory on Sept. 9. The Pioneers will look to repeat that defensive performance on the road Wednesday.
WEST VIRGINIA STATE
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West Virginia State comes into Sunday's matchup with a (7-3-5) overall record and a (7-2-4) conference mark. The Yellow Jackets have put together a strong season, scoring 32 goals while allowing 21 through their first 15 matches. They most recently earned a 5-1 victory over West Virginia Wesleyan with their highest scoring output of the season.
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West Virginia State features a productive attacking group led by Leila Karam, who has scored eight goals and recorded four assists. Rachel Okoro and Sara París Fílter have each added five goals, giving the Yellow Jackets multiple scoring threats. Glenville State and West Virginia State met earlier this season, when the Pioneers earned a 1-0 road victory. Sunday's rematch gives Glenville State an opportunity to build on that result at it's home stadium.
THE PIONEERS
GLENVILLE STATE
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The Pioneers enter the week at (8-7) overall and (8-5) in MEC play. After a three-game winning streak that included victories over Davis & Elkins, Wheeling and Shawnee State, Glenville State suffered a narrow 2-1 defeat against Concord on Oct. 18. Sofia Jalaksova scored the Pioneers' lone goal against the Mountain Lions from the penalty spot. Glenville State will look to respond with two important conference contests this week.
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Valentina Quiroz and Solares Solano lead Glenville State with six goals apiece, while Isabella Cuellar-Gutierrez has added three. Quiroz and Solano have also each recorded two assists. Sofia Jalaksova has contributed two goals and two assists, converting both of her penalty-kick attempts. The Pioneers will look to their attacking leaders to generate scoring chances against Charleston before returning to Glenville to face a West Virginia State team with a strong offensive attack.
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