SAINT MARY-OF-THE-WOODS, Ind. — WVU Tech women's soccer closed its regular season with another commanding performance, defeating Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College 4–0 Saturday afternoon in River States Conference play.
The Golden Bears wasted no time taking control, scoring twice in the first two minutes. Victoria Pare netted the opener just 86 seconds in, followed quickly by Julia Silva, who later added her second of the day in the 62nd minute. Rylee Yeloushan capped the scoring in the 85th with her first goal of the season.
Tech dominated possession, outshooting the Pomeroys 32–4 and holding a 20–2 edge in shots on goal. Sandra Garcia Quílez recorded two saves in net for her seventh shutout of the year.
With the result, WVU Tech improves to 11-4-3 overall and 8-2-1 in the RSC, earning the No. 3 seed and a home quarterfinal in next week's conference championship.
Golden Bear Highlights
- Julia Silva — 2 goals on 6 shots (5 on target)
- Victoria Pare — 1 goal
- Rylee Yeloushan — 1 goal (first of the season)
- Martina Latapi Gomez — 2 assists, 5 shots
- Tech outshot SMWC 32–4 (20–2 on goal) and held a 9–0 advantage in corner kicks
- Goalkeeper Sandra Garcia Quílez — 2 saves in the clean sheet
Season Totals (through Nov. 1)
- Record: 11-4-3 (.656) | RSC: 8-2-1 (.772)
- Home: 4-3-1 | Away: 7-1-2
- Goals leader: Julia Silva (9)
- Assists leader: Martina Latapi Gomez (7)
- Points leader: Julia Silva (19)
- Goalkeeper: Sandra Garcia Quílez — 11-4-3, 0.89 GAA, 47 saves, 7 shutouts
- Team Ranks: 3rd in RSC in goals (38) | 2nd in corners (98) | 2nd in GAA (0.89)
What's Next
WVU Tech opens the postseason Wednesday, Nov. 5 at 5 p.m. hosting No. 6 Brescia University in the RSC Quarterfinals at the YMCA Paul Cline Memorial Sports Complex. The Golden Bears defeated Brescia 3-1 earlier this season behind goals from Silva, Martina Latapi Gomez and Rocío Gutiérrez.
