WEST LIBERTY, W.Va. – The West Liberty University women's soccer team scored twice in the second half here Friday and cruised to a 2-0 shutout of Ohio County rival Wheeling at the West Family Athletic Complex.
    After dominating the run of play for much of the night, Coach Barry Christmas's Hilltoppers (1-1-1) broke through in the 63rd minute when Zayne Brakeall crossed a ball into the box and Millie Colbrann nodded it past the WU (0-3-0) keeper.
    West Liberty added an insurance goal in the 85th minute when a Cate Calissie cross found Lexie Mullen in space and Mullen nailed a twisting shot for the final score of the match.
    The Hilltoppers outshot the Cardinals by a whopping 17-6 margin with Claire Valentine delivering three saves in net to earn the shutout win. Jaci Wilson was credited with 5 saves in a losing cause for Wheeling.
    The West Liberty women hit the road next week for a Friday night game at West Virginia State. Kickoff is set for 6 p.m. in Institute.
  Wheeling         0  0 – 0
West Liberty   0  2 – 2      WLU: Millie Colbran (Zayne Brakeall), 62:47
     WLU: Lexie Mullen (Cate Calissie), 84:56      Shots: Wheeling 6, West Liberty 17
     Saves: Wheeling 5, West Liberty 3
     Corners: Wheeling 0, West Liberty 2