James Holloway and Dr. Deb Beutler

No. 3 WVU Tech visits No. 2 IU Kokomo for RSC semifinal clash

11/7/2025 2:52:00 PM

Women's Soccer

Kokomo, Ind. – No. 3 seed WVU Tech heads to second-seeded IU Kokomo for a River States Conference women's soccer semifinal on Saturday, Nov. 8 at 7 p.m. at Kokomo Municipal Stadium. The Golden Bears advanced after a 0–0 draw and 4–2 result on penalties versus Brescia in Wednesday's quarterfinal in Beckley.

Records, form & setting

WVU Tech (11–4–3) enters on a four-match unbeaten run and a quarterfinal shootout win.
IU Kokomo (10–4–4) earned the No. 2 seed and a quarterfinal bye after a 1–0 win over Shawnee State to close the regular season.
The semifinal is hosted by the higher seed at Kokomo Municipal Stadium.

Last meeting

IU Kokomo defeated WVU Tech 1–0 on Oct. 18 in Kokomo during the regular season.

WVU Tech Snapshot

The Golden Bears combine a high-volume attack with one of the conference's most efficient defenses.

Team Stats

39 goals (2.17 per match)
329 shots, 205 on goal (.623 SOG%)
96 corner kicks
GAA 0.82 with 9 shutouts

Key Players

Julia Silva, F – 12 goals, 1 assist, and a conference-leading 69 shots.
Nora Martin-Mora Segura, F – 7 goals, 1 assist; second-team all-conference.
Rocío Gutiérrez, MF – 5 goals, 5 assists; RSC Newcomer of the Year and first-team selection.
Sandra Garcia Quílez, GK – 0.82 GAA, 56 saves, .789 save percentage, 6 solo shutouts.
Back line: Sophie Quinlan (Second Team) and Oda Aksnes (Third Team) anchor a group that has allowed just 15 goals in 18 matches.

Additional Honors

First Team: Gutiérrez (MF), Silva (F)
Second Team: Garcia Quílez (GK), Quinlan (D), Martin-Mora Segura (F)
Third Team: Aksnes (D)
Champion of Character: Sofía Filgueira

IU Kokomo Snapshot

The Cougars rely on a disciplined back line, elite goalkeeping, and well-timed attacking moments.

Team Stats

25 goals (1.39 per match)
207 shots, 110 on goal (.531 SOG%)
90 corner kicks
GAA 1.22 with 8 shutouts

Key Players

Avery Wilson, F – Team-leading 7 goals, including the game-winner vs. Shawnee State.
Kaiya Money, F – 5 goals on a team-high 40 shots.
Kaiya Bogers, MF – 1 goal, 3 assists; first-team all-conference.
Kailee Moore, GK – RSC Defensive Player of the Year; 122 saves, .865 save percentage, 1.11 GAA, 7 shutouts.

Recent Momentum

IU Kokomo has won six of its last seven, including the regular-season finale, and has not lost since Oct. 2.

By the Numbers

Shots per match: Tech 18.3 | Kokomo 11.5
Goals per match: Tech 2.17 | Kokomo 1.39
Corners: Tech 96 | Kokomo 90
Shutouts: Tech 9 | Kokomo 8
Goalkeepers:
- Garcia Quílez – 0.82 GAA, .789 sv%
- Moore – 1.11 GAA, .865 sv%, 122 saves

Tactical Keys

1. Tech's attacking volume vs. Moore's shot-stopping

The Golden Bears generate chances at one of the highest rates in the league, but face the RSC's top goalkeeper in both saves and save percentage.

2. Set-piece opportunities on both sides

With a combined 186 corner kicks, both teams lean on restarts to create momentum and high-quality chances.

3. Controlling the penalty area

Tech's back line and Garcia Quílez will need another composed performance against IU Kokomo's Wilson–Money pairing, while Kokomo's central unit must handle Silva, Gutiérrez, and Martin-Mora Segura.