ATHENS, W.Va. – The West Virginia State University women's soccer team erased a halftime deficit Wednesday afternoon, scoring two second-half goals to rally past Concord University, 2-1. The victory moves WVSU to 6-3-5 overall and 6-2-4 in Mountain East Conference action, while Concord falls to 3-9-2 overall and 3-7-2 in MEC play.
The Mountain Lions struck early, finding the back of the net in the fifth minute to take a 1-0 lead. Ten minutes later, WVSU put its first shot on frame when Leila Karam forced a save by the Concord goalkeeper. Sara Paris Filter logged two shots on goal in the final 10 minutes of the opening period, but Concord carried its 1-0 advantage into halftime.
The Yellow Jackets dictated play in the second half, as in the 60th minute Kaylee Smith took a shot that was saved, leading 45 seconds later to Maelle Harnisch finding the back of the net to level the match at 1-1. WVSU needed just two minutes to seize the lead, as Paris Filter scored off a corner kick following assists from Sharon Freire Omonigho and Harnisch.
The WVSU defense anchored the victory over the final 25 minutes, limiting Concord to four shot attempts—with Celina Seggelmann recording a save on the lone shot on goal. The Mountain Lions generated a final scoring attempt in the 89th minute, but the shot sailed wide right.
The Yellow Jackets, who have won three of their last four MEC matches, return to Institute on Sunday, Oct. 18, to host West Virginia Wesleyan College at Lakin-Ray Field at Dickerson Stadium. Kickoff is set for 1 p.m.
