GLENVILLE, W.Va. – The Glenville State Women's Soccer team defeated West Virginia Wesleyan College, 2-1, on Wednesday (Oct. 28) at Ike & Sue Morris Stadium. The Pioneers scored once in each half to secure the Mountain East Conference victory, improving to (9-8-1) overall and (9-6-1) in MEC play to end the regular season.
1st Half
Both teams created opportunities in the opening half, but Glenville State and West Virginia Wesleyan were unable to find the back of the net early. Glenville State goalkeeper Fleur Johnson-Derrick made a save on Ayan Ahmed's attempt in the eighth minute, while Bobcats goalkeeper Reyna Dalton stopped shots from Margaux Fernandez and Mya Davila.
West Virginia Wesleyan continued to generate chances and Johnson-Derrick made another save on Isabella Mazza before stopping an attempt from Carlock late in the half. Glenville State responded with opportunities from Solares Solano and Valentina Quiroz as the Pioneers looked to break through.
Glenville State found the opening goal in the 39th minute when Marcelle Stoller scored to give the Pioneers a 1-0 lead. The Bobcats pushed for an equalizer before halftime, with Aleena Simon putting an attempt on goal, but Johnson-Derrick made the save to preserve the Pioneers' advantage. Glenville State carried its 1-0 lead into the break.
2nd Half
West Virginia Wesleyan found its tie shortly after halftime when Aleena Simon scored at the 48 minute to even the match at 1-1. The Pioneers responded quickly, as Valentina Quiroz found the back of the net shortly after to put Glenville State back in front, 2-1. Glenville State continued to create chances through Isabella Cuellar-Gutierrez and Solano, but Dalton made several saves to keep the Bobcats within reach. West Virginia Wesleyan pressed for another goal as the half progressed, but again Johnson-Derrick came up with important saves on attempts from Mazza and Grisez to maintain the Pioneers' lead.
The Bobcats continued to push in the closing minutes, but Glenville State's defense held firm. Yellow cards were issued to Glenville State's Aitana Viejo and West Virginia Wesleyan's Isabella Mazza in the 88th minute after a small skirmish. The Pioneers held on through the final whistle to secure the 2-1 conference victory.
Final Stats
West Virginia Wesleyan
West Virginia Wesleyan finished with 19 shots, including seven on goal, and scored once through Aleena Simon. The Bobcats recorded five corner kicks and committed five fouls. Goalkeeper Reyna Dalton made seven saves.
Glenville State
Glenville State recorded 14 shots, putting nine on target and converting twice through Marcelle Stoller and Valentina Quiroz. The Pioneers earned one corner kick and committed seven fouls. Fleur Johnson-Derrick finished with six saves, helping Glenville State hold off the Bobcats' second-half pressure and secure the 2-1 victory.
Up Next For The Pioneers
Glenville State starts MEC Tournament play Sunday (Nov. 1) when they host third-seeded Point Park at Ike & Sue Morris Stadium. Kickoff for the first playoff game is set for 4 p.m..
