OWENSBORO, Ky. — WVU Tech women's soccer kept its River States Conference momentum rolling Thursday night, earning a 3–1 road win over Brescia University to secure its seventh consecutive victory.
The Golden Bears improve to 7-2-2 overall and 4-0 in conference play, extending their winning streak and remaining unbeaten away from Beckley this season (5-0-1).
Freshman Rocío Gutiérrez delivered a standout performance, recording her first collegiate hat trick to pace the Golden Bear attack. She struck in the 7th minute off an assist from Martina Latapi Gomez, doubled the lead in the 33rd minute on a setup from Carson Barr and capped her night in the 70th minute with an unassisted finish.
Defensively, senior goalkeeper Sandra Garcia Quílez turned in another solid outing, stopping five shots and anchoring a unit that kept Brescia scoreless until the final minutes of play. Tech outshot the hosts 24–16 (12–6 on goal) and held a 5–3 edge in corner kicks.
Brescia's lone tally came in the 87th minute from Kaja Zupanic.
Opponent Highlights
- Kaja Zupanic scored Brescia's lone goal in the 87th minute, assisted by Ana Victorica.
- Goalkeeper Laura Thompson recorded nine saves against Tech's 12 shots on goal.
Mini Box Score (Oct. 9 at Brescia)
- Rocío Gutiérrez: 3 goals (7', 33', 70'), 6 shots, 4 SOG
- Martina Latapi Gomez: 1 assist, 3 shots, 1 SOG
- Carson Barr: 1 assist, 4 shots, 3 SOG
- Sandra Garcia Quílez: 5 saves
Season Totals (through Oct. 9, 2025)
- Overall record: 7-2-2 (.727) | Conference: 4-0 (1.000)
- Streak: Won 7 | Shutouts: 5
- Home: 2-2-1 | Away: 5-0-1 | Neutral: 0-0
- Goals leader: Julia Silva — 6 goals
- Assists leader: Rocío Gutiérrez — 5 assists (now leading)
- Points leader: Rocío Gutiérrez — 14 points
- Goalkeeper: Sandra Garcia Quílez — 7-2-2, 1.08 GAA, 39 saves, 5 shutouts
- Team ranks: 4th in RSC in goals (23) | 1st in SOG% (.675) | 3rd in shutouts (5)
What's Next
WVU Tech continues RSC action Saturday, Oct. 11, traveling to Oakland City University. Kickoff is scheduled for 4:30 p.m. in Oakland City, Indiana.
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