GLENVILLE, W.Va. – Glenville State Women's Soccer fell 2-0 to West Virginia State on Sunday (Oct. 25) at Ike & Sue Morris Stadium. The Yellow Jackets scored twice in the second half to secure the conference victory, dropping the Pioneers to (8-8-1) overall and (8-6-1) in MEC play.
1st Half
Both teams created opportunities in the opening half, but neither could find the back of the net. West Virginia State's Rachel Okoro recorded an early attempt that went wide before Glenville State began generating chances of its own. Isabella Cuellar-Gutierrez put a shot on target in the 13th minute, followed shortly by an attempt by Aitana Viejo. Solares Solano later tested Yellow Jackets goalkeeper Celina Seggelmann with a shot, but Seggelmann made the save to keep the match scoreless.
West Virginia State responded with attempts from Okoro and Sara París Fílter, both of which were stopped by Glenville State goalkeeper Fleur Johnson-Derrick. Maelle Harnisch also threatened late in the half as the Yellow Jackets continued to apply pressure. Johnson-Derrick recorded two saves in the opening period, while Seggelmann made one stop. Glenville State earned two corner kicks but could not convert its opportunities, sending the teams into halftime tied 0-0.
2nd Half
West Virginia State broke through just over three minutes into the second half when Jazz Cedillo finished a pass from Michaela Sannoh to give the Yellow Jackets a 1-0 advantage. The Pioneers looked for an equalizer, with Solano sending an attempt in the 54th minute. Soon after Quiroz put a shot on target, but Seggelmann came up with another save to preserve the Yellow Jacket lead.
Glenville State continued to search for a scoring opportunity as the half progressed, but West Virginia State maintained its defensive pressure. Johnson-Derrick made saves on attempts from Leila Karam and Maria Alejandra Hernandez Diaz to keep the Pioneers within reach. The Yellow Jackets added another goal in the 81st minute to cushion the lead. Okoro found the back of the net to extend the advantage to 2-0. Okoro continued to threaten in the closing minutes, forcing another save from Johnson-Derrick in the 87th minute. Glenville State was unable to respond, as West Virginia State held on for the shutout victory.
Final Stats
West Virginia State
West Virginia State finished with 17 shots, including seven on goal, converting two. They also committed only five fouls compared to Glenville's 13. The Yellow Jackets earned no corner kicks for the match. Goalkeeper Celina Seggelmann finished with two saves to earn the shutout.
Glenville State
Glenville State recorded five shots, including two on goal, and earned two corner kicks. Goalkeeper Fleur Johnson-Derrick finished with 5 saves on the seven Yellow Jacket attempts.
Up Next For The Pioneers
Glenville State returns to Ike & Sue Morris Stadium on Wednesday (Oct. 28) for Senior Night against West Virginia Wesleyan College. Kickoff is scheduled for 6 p.m.
