Two second-half goals carry Tech past IU Columbus
BECKLEY, W.Va. — WVU Tech women’s soccer scored twice in the second half Saturday evening to rally for a 2-1 victory over Indiana University Columbus at Paul Cline Stadium.
Julia Silva tied the match in the 53rd minute before Logan Waller delivered the game-winning goal in the 77th as the Golden Bears improved to 5-5-1 overall and 1-1 in conference play.
The opening half was largely played between the two penalty areas, with the teams combining for just three shots. Shiloh Goodwin had Tech’s first attempt in the 26th minute before Silva forced IU Columbus goalkeeper Zoe Bippus into a save at 29:40.
IU Columbus struck quickly after halftime. Miranda Yeager scored just 19 seconds into the second half to give the Crimson Pride a 1-0 advantage.
The Golden Bears answered quickly. Goodwin sent a shot high in the 52nd minute before Silva found the equalizer at 52:36 off an assist from Korinne Potter. Silva nearly added another less than a minute later, forcing Bippus into another save.
WVU Tech continued to create opportunities throughout the half. Potter had an attempt in the 56th minute, while Carson Barr put a shot on goal in the 66th. The Golden Bears earned two corner kicks in a span of just over two minutes late in the half as the pressure continued to build.
That pressure paid off at 76:16. Waller, who entered as a second-half substitute, scored her first goal of the season off Potter’s second assist of the night to put WVU Tech ahead 2-1.
The Golden Bears did not allow another IU Columbus shot the rest of the way and closed out their first conference victory of the season.
Silva led WVU Tech with three shots, putting all three on goal and scoring her team-leading fifth goal of the season. Goodwin and Rocío Gutiérrez added two shots apiece, while Waller scored on her only attempt. Potter finished with two assists, raising her season total to a team-leading four.
WVU Tech finished with an 11-2 advantage in shots and a 5-1 edge in shots on goal. The Golden Bears also earned four corner kicks to IU Columbus’ one and produced nine of their 11 shots after halftime.
Through 11 matches, WVU Tech has scored 15 goals on 135 shots, putting 56 attempts on goal. The Golden Bears have also recorded 37 corner kicks and 37 saves.
What’s next
WVU Tech returns to action Thursday, Oct. 8, when the Golden Bears travel to Grayson, Ky., to face Kentucky Christian University. Kickoff is scheduled for 5 p.m.
Season leaders
- Record: 5-5-1
- Goals: Julia Silva, 5; Shiloh Goodwin, 4; Rocío Gutiérrez, 3; Addison Burt, 1; Sarah Dasilva, 1; Logan Waller, 1
- Assists: Korinne Potter, 4; Julia Silva, 1; Addison Burt, 1; Sofia Filgueira, 1
- Shots: Rocío Gutiérrez, 29; Julia Silva, 26; Shiloh Goodwin, 20
- Shots on goal: Julia Silva, 16; Rocío Gutiérrez, 13; Shiloh Goodwin, 10
- Goalkeeper saves: Irene Saldaña, 37
Scoring Summary
| 45:19 | |
|---|---|
.png?width=30) | Miranda Yeager GOAL by IU Columbus (Ind.) Miranda Yeager (FIRST GOAL) |
| 52:36 | |
 | Julia Silva Assisted By: Korinne Potter GOAL by WVU Tech (WV) Julia Silva, Assist by Korinne Potter |
| 76:16 | |
| Logan Waller Assisted By: Korinne Potter GOAL by WVU Tech (WV) Logan Waller, Assist by Korinne Potter |
