EATON, Ohio — WVU Tech women's soccer used a five-goal second half and goals from six different players to pull away for a 6-1 conference victory over Indiana University East. The Golden Bears improved to 8-5-1 overall and 4-1 in conference play while extending their winning streak to four matches.
Junior Julia Silva broke a scoreless tie in the 25th minute, finding the net at 24:13 to give Tech a 1-0 lead. Indiana East held a 6-5 advantage in shots during the opening half, but freshman Irene Saldana made two saves to help the Golden Bears carry the one-goal advantage into halftime.
Tech quickly added to its lead after the break. Freshman Shiloh Goodwin scored at 46:55 off an assist from senior Sofia Filgueira, giving the Golden Bears a 2-0 advantage less than two minutes into the second half.
WVU Tech broke the match open with three goals in a four-minute span. Maria Rodriguez scored at 59:44 off an assist from junior Oda Aksnes, Mare Roelofs followed at 60:59 with her first goal of the season and sophomore Sarah Dasilva made it 5-0 at 63:44 off an assist from Goodwin.
Indiana East got on the board in the 77th minute, but the Golden Bears answered just 2 minutes, 23 seconds later. Freshman Helen Stijger scored at 78:25 for her first collegiate goal, restoring Tech's five-goal advantage and closing the scoring at 6-1.
The Golden Bears controlled the second half with a 15-3 advantage in shots after being outshot by one in the opening 45 minutes. Tech finished the match with a 20-9 edge in shots, put nine attempts on goal and held a 7-1 advantage in corner kicks.
Goodwin finished with a goal and an assist to lead Tech with three points. Silva, Rodriguez, Roelofs, Dasilva and Stijger each added a goal, while Filgueira and Aksnes recorded assists. Saldana played all 90 minutes and made two saves.
The victory also marked a pair of milestones for head coach Kate Carr. It was her 50th overall win at WVU Tech and 30th conference victory since taking over the program in 2019.
WVU Tech has now scored 32 goals through 14 matches, including 19 in five conference contests. The Golden Bears have 21 assists, 91 shots on goal and 59 corner kicks this season.
What's next
WVU Tech returns home Saturday, Oct. 24, to host Indiana University Kokomo. Kickoff is scheduled for 3 p.m.
Season leaders
- Record: 8-5-1
- Goals: Julia Silva, 9; Shiloh Goodwin, 7; Rocio Gutierrez, 5
- Assists: Sofia Filgueira, 4; Korinne Potter, 4; Julia Silva, 3; Shiloh Goodwin, 3
- Shots: Julia Silva, 38; Rocio Gutierrez, 33; Shiloh Goodwin, 31
- Shots on goal: Julia Silva, 22; Shiloh Goodwin, 17; Rocio Gutierrez, 16
- Goalkeeper saves: Irene Saldana, 44
