CHARLESTON, W.Va. - The Glenville State Women's Soccer team logged their first draw of 2026 tonight (Oct. 21), tying with the University of Charleston, 2-2, on the road. The Pioneers are now (8-7-1) overall and (8-5-1) in MEC play.
1st Half
The Pioneers jumped on the Golden Eagles early, as
Valentina Quiroz produced her seventh goal of the season on an assist from
Sofia Jalaksova in the 23rd minute. Just two minutes later,
Margaux Fernandez found
Isabella Cuellar-Gutierrez for another Pioneer goal, making it 2-0. Another two minutes later, the GSU lead would be cut in half after Li-Lou Debaecker found the back of the net as the Pioneers led 2-1 heading into the locker room.
2nd Half
Both teams were more aggressive offensively, with GSU getting eight shots off while the Golden Eagles pelted five at the Pioneers. Glenville State held onto their one-goal lead up until the 89th minute when Charleston found the equalizer off the foot of Ciara Casamento, forcing the 2-2 draw.
Final Stats
Charleston
Li-Lou Debaecker and Ciara Casamento both had two shots on goal and a goal each for the Golden Eagles. Goalkeeper Ines Degli Esposti had four saves and allowed two goals.
Glenville State
Valentina Quiroz and
Isabella Cuellar-Gutierrez both found the back of the net in the tie, as Quiroz led the team in shots on goal with two.
Fleur Johnson-Derrick came in relief of
Lucia Lopez after Lopez sustained an injury early in the first half. Johnson-Derrick also had four saves and surrendered two goals.
Up Next For The Pioneers
The Pioneers have a huge match with division-leading West Virginia State on Sunday (Oct. 25) at home. Kickoff inside Ike & Sue Morris Stadium is set for 2 p.m.
