FROSTBURG, Md. – A late penalty-kick goal by Rachel Okoro propelled the West Virginia State University women's soccer team to a 1-1 draw Wednesday night at Frostburg State University. Celina Seggelmann registered four saves in goal for the Yellow Jackets, while Sara París Filter and Okoro recorded two shots on goal apiece.
WVSU moves to 4-3-5 overall and 4-2-4 in Mountain East Conference action, while Frostburg State moves to 8-2-2 overall with a 7-1-2 mark in MEC play.
The Bobcats grabbed an early 1-0 lead in the 11th minute following an initial shot on goal minutes prior. París Filter put WVSU's first attempt on frame in the 13th minute off a free kick, but her effort was saved. Leila Karam generated two scoring opportunities in the half, having a 29th-minute free kick blocked before putting a shot on goal in the 32nd minute that was stopped by the Bobcats goalkeeper.
Seggelmann recorded two saves early in the second half to keep WVSU within striking distance. In the 78th minute, Okoro converted a penalty kick to level the match at 1-1. The Yellow Jackets created consecutive scoring threats in the 81st minute as Karam had a shot blocked before Paris Filter forced another save. Neither side generated a clean chance over the final nine minutes, settling the 1-1 draw.
WVSU returns home to Institute on Sunday, Oct. 11, to host Davis & Elkins College. Kickoff at Lakin-Ray Field at Dickerson Stadium is set for 1 p.m.
