BECKLEY, W.Va. — WVU Tech women's soccer continued its torrid form Saturday, blanking Indiana University Columbus 2–0 in River States Conference play at Paul Cline Stadium.
The Golden Bears improved to 6-2-2 overall and 3-0 in league play, stretching their winning streak to six while recording a third consecutive shutout and fifth overall this season.
Sophomore Martina Latapi Gomez set the tone early, finding the back of the net just 1:54 into the match for her second goal of the year. Senior Nora Martin-Mora Segura doubled the advantage in the 18th minute, converting a penalty kick for her fourth tally of 2025.
Defensively, the Golden Bears stayed airtight behind senior goalkeeper Sandra Garcia Quílez, who stopped two shots—including a penalty-kick save in the 83rd minute—to lock down her fifth clean sheet of the year. WVU Tech outshot the Crimson Pride 22-3 (15-2 on goal) and held an 8-1 edge in corners.
Opponent highlights
IU Columbus was led by Lily Campbell with two shots on goal. Goalkeeper Zoe Bippus tallied 13 saves to limit further damage against Tech's relentless pressure.
Mini Box Score (Oct. 4 vs. IU Columbus)
Season Totals (through Oct. 4, 2025)
- Overall record: 6-2-2 (.700) | Conference: 3-0 (1.000)
- Streak: Won 6 | Shutouts: 5 (3rd in RSC; 3 straight)
- Home: 2-2-1 | Away: 4-0-1 | Neutral: 0-0
- Goals leader: Julia Silva — 6 goals (T-4th RSC)
- Assists leader: Rocío Gutiérrez — 4 assists (T-3rd RSC)
- Points leader: Julia Silva — 13 points (Top 5 RSC)
- Goalkeeper: Sandra Garcia Quílez — 6-2-2, 1.10 GAA, 34 saves, 5 shutouts (Top 3 RSC)
- Team ranks: 4th in RSC goals (20) | 1st SOG% (.675) | 3rd shutouts (5)
What's Next
WVU Tech continues River States Conference play Thursday, Oct. 9, traveling to Brescia University in Owensboro, Kentucky. Kickoff is set for 5 p.m.
