Thursday, October 17
Morgantown, W.Va.
7 p.m.
West Virginia University
10-4-2, 6-2-1
0
vs
1
Texas Tech
12-2-2, 7-0-2
| Team | 1 | 2 | Final F |
|---|---|---|---|
| Texas Tech | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| West Virginia | 0 | 0 | 0 |
No. 19 Texas Tech Bests WVU in Defensive Battle
October 17, 2024 09:57 PM | Women's Soccer
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. – The West Virginia University women's soccer team suffered a 1-0 loss to No. 19 Texas Tech at Dick Dlesk Soccer Stadium in Morgantown on Thursday night.
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In a defensive battle that saw the two teams keeping the other from placing a shot on goal, a Texas Tech penalty in the 41st minute proved to be the difference in the match. The Mountaineers (10-4-2, 6-2-1 Big 12) had their own penalty opportunity to equalize in the 67th minute, but fifth-year senior midfielder Lilly McCarthy's attempt was saved and the Red Raiders claimed the victory.
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West Virginia's best offensive chances to equalize came in the waning minutes of the match, as it pressed into the attacking third in an attempt to put a good ball on frame. However, the Texas Tech defense was stout and kept the Mountaineers off the board, just their second time being shut out this season.
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In the final box score, both offenses were seemingly quiet, with TTU just outshooting WVU 8-6, including 4-2 in shots on goal. Senior forward Dilary Heredia-Beltran led the Mountaineer offense with a pair of shots, while redshirt sophomore goalkeeper Mackenzie Smith was called on to make three saves in the match.
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With the loss, WVU falls to 9-4-2 all-time against the Red Raiders, including 4-3-1 in games played in Morgantown. The loss marked West Virginia's first at Dick Dlesk Soccer Stadium this season.
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WVU now looks ahead to its home slate finale against Colorado on Sunday, Oct. 20. Kickoff is scheduled for 1 p.m. ET at Dick Dlesk Soccer Stadium in Morgantown. The Mountaineers will celebrate 10 senior members of the squad, with Senior Day festivities taking place pre-match, beginning at 12:10 p.m. Gates will open at 11:45 a.m. to allow fans extra time to find their seats prior to the Senior Day recognition.
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For more information on the Mountaineers, follow @WVUWomensSoccer on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram.
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In a defensive battle that saw the two teams keeping the other from placing a shot on goal, a Texas Tech penalty in the 41st minute proved to be the difference in the match. The Mountaineers (10-4-2, 6-2-1 Big 12) had their own penalty opportunity to equalize in the 67th minute, but fifth-year senior midfielder Lilly McCarthy's attempt was saved and the Red Raiders claimed the victory.
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West Virginia's best offensive chances to equalize came in the waning minutes of the match, as it pressed into the attacking third in an attempt to put a good ball on frame. However, the Texas Tech defense was stout and kept the Mountaineers off the board, just their second time being shut out this season.
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In the final box score, both offenses were seemingly quiet, with TTU just outshooting WVU 8-6, including 4-2 in shots on goal. Senior forward Dilary Heredia-Beltran led the Mountaineer offense with a pair of shots, while redshirt sophomore goalkeeper Mackenzie Smith was called on to make three saves in the match.
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With the loss, WVU falls to 9-4-2 all-time against the Red Raiders, including 4-3-1 in games played in Morgantown. The loss marked West Virginia's first at Dick Dlesk Soccer Stadium this season.
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WVU now looks ahead to its home slate finale against Colorado on Sunday, Oct. 20. Kickoff is scheduled for 1 p.m. ET at Dick Dlesk Soccer Stadium in Morgantown. The Mountaineers will celebrate 10 senior members of the squad, with Senior Day festivities taking place pre-match, beginning at 12:10 p.m. Gates will open at 11:45 a.m. to allow fans extra time to find their seats prior to the Senior Day recognition.
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For more information on the Mountaineers, follow @WVUWomensSoccer on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram.
Players Mentioned
F
/ Women's Soccer
MF
/ Women's Soccer
GK
/ Women's SoccerTeam Stats
TTU
WVU
Goals
1
0
Shots
8
6
Shots on Goal
4
2
Saves
2
3
Corners
3
6
Fouls
9
10
Scoring Plays
Peyton Parsons (7)
TTU Peyton Parsons PENALTY KICK GOAL.
40:56
Game Leaders
Shots
2
SOG
0
Goals
0
Assists
0
mid
Shots
1
SOG
0
Goals
0
Assists
0
Shots
1
SOG
1
Goals
0
Assists
0
Shots
1
SOG
0
Goals
0
Assists
0
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