Wheeling University Women’s Soccer Team Faces Off Against Davis & Elkins
Wheeling, W. Va. – The Wheeling University Women’s Soccer team (2-4-3, 1-2-3) kicked off their October home schedule with a spirited match against Davis & Elkins on Sunday, resulting in a 2-2 draw.
Match Summary
The game started with the Cardinals establishing an early lead with two goals accompanied by pressure from the Davis & Elkins offense. Goalkeeper Akyla Walcott made an impressive early save that proved vital for the Cardinals’ strong defensive effort.
Key Goals of the Match
- 9th Minute: Freshman Rosie Caley scored her second goal of the season, giving Wheeling a 1-0 lead.
- 11th Minute: Lily Hanna added the second goal for the Cardinals, extending their lead to 2-0.
Despite Wheeling’s strong start, the Senators responded quickly. A free kick by Sophia Brown following a foul against Wheeling narrowed the score to 2-1. The first half continued with both defenses tightening up, yielding no further goals as Walcott made four critical saves in the final minutes of the half.
Second Half Action
As the second half kicked off, Caryn Goins came close to increasing Wheeling’s lead with a powerful strike, but the Senator’s goalkeeper, Gabriela Acevedo, made an impressive save.
Despite continued pressure from Davis & Elkins, including two close calls in the 53rd and 66th minutes, Walcott remained resolute. However, the 70th minute saw Brown deliver a well-placed corner kick that equalized the score at 2-2.
Final Minutes
With the game tied, Wheeling faced pressure on defense as Deetya Satyal entered the game due to an injury. The remaining minutes were marked by end-to-end play, but neither team could break the deadlock, resulting in a final score of 2-2.
Player Highlights
Rosie Caley shone in this match, not only scoring a goal but also leading the Cardinals offensively with one shot on target. Lily Hanna contributed significantly with her goal and another shot on net, while Caryn Goins also registered a shot on goal.
Goalkeeping Performance
Akyla Walcott, who started in goal, made a total of seven saves against nine shots faced, contributing immensely to the team’s defensive efforts. In her brief appearance, Deetya Satyal made one notable save.
Looking Ahead
The Cardinals will aim to improve their standing in the conference when they take on Concord University on Wednesday, October 8th, at 1 PM.
