Skip To Main Content
Skip To Main Content

West Virginia State University Athletics

Navigation stripe
WSOC24 Paris Filter
Photo: Todd Griffith
0
Fairmont State FAIR (5-3-1, 4-2-0)
2
Winner West Virginia St. WVSU (5-2-2, 5-1-1)
Fairmont State FAIR
(5-3-1, 4-2-0)
0
Final
2
West Virginia St. WVSU
(5-2-2, 5-1-1)
Winner
Score By Periods
Team 1 2 F
Fairmont State FAIR 0 0 0
West Virginia St. WVSU 1 1 2

Game Recap: Women's Soccer | | Bryan Shepherd, Sports Information Director

Women's soccer takes 2-0 shutout victory against Fairmont State

INSTITUTE, W.Va. -- West Virginia State University (5-2-2, 5-1-1 MEC) earned an impressive 2-0 victory over the second-ranked team in the MEC North, Fairmont State (5-3-1, 4-2-0 MEC) on Sunday afternoon at Lakin-Ray Field. The Yellow Jackets barely outshot the Fighting Falcons 12-11, but put two more shots on target then Fairmont State, both of which found the back of the net.

Sara París Fílter and Sandra Linares led the offense, each scoring a goal. París Fílter also added an assist, contributing to 3 total points. Linares was a constant threat with 4 shots, 2 of them on goal. Ellise Rennie and goalkeeper Laura Galindo each provided an assist, with Galindo earning her first career assist while also making 4 saves to secure the clean sheet.

In the first half, West Virginia State struck first against Fairmont State, with a goal in the 19th minute from Sara París Fílter, assisted by Ellise Rennie, to take a 1-0 lead. Both teams had early chances, with WVSU goalkeeper Laura Galindo making two key saves within the first 10 minutes. Fairmont applied early pressure, but WVSU countered effectively, and Linares had a shot saved in the 11th minute.

The half saw multiple offsides from WVSU, indicating their aggressive forward play, and several fouls from both sides. Fairmont picked up two yellow cards, while WVSU's Leila Karam was also cautioned near the end of the half. WVSU held their 1-0 lead at the break, despite Fairmont's six total shots, three of which were on target​.

In the second half, West Virginia State continued to control the game, adding a crucial second goal in the 68th minute. Sandra Linares found the back of the net, assisted by Sara París Fílter and goalkeeper Laura Galindo, marking Galindo's first career assist. WVSU dominated offensively but was frequently caught offside, with five offsides calls against them within the first 20 minutes of the half.

Fairmont State struggled to create clear chances, with WVSU's defense holding firm. Galindo made another important save in the 64th minute to maintain the clean sheet. Despite some fouls and yellow cards for both teams, WVSU's organized play secured the 2-0 victory by the final whistle​​.

State stays at home for a another cross-divisional match on Wednesday when they host Mountain East newcomer Point Park University on Wednesday, Oct. 9th at 6:00 p.m.
Print Friendly Version