Buckhannon, W.Va. – The West Liberty University men's soccer team battled to their fifth draw of the season on Sunday afternoon, as after 90 minutes of playing time they were scoreless with West Virginia Wesleyan. In a defensive showdown, it was Noah Underwood who walked away with his ninth program record as he is now in sole possession of the single-season shutouts record with five in 2023.
 
QUICK DETAILS
Final Score: West Liberty 0, West Virginia Wesleyan 0
Team Records: West Liberty 5-6-5 (4-6-3 MEC), West Virginia Wesleyan 8-6-3 (5-5-3 MEC)
Attendance: 40
 
HOW IT HAPPENED

• Zachary Forehand notched the first shot-on-goal of the game in the 15^th minute, as he battled a defender after receiving a pass from Vitor Otsuka. Forehand fired a shot from the right side of the six yard box that forced Logan Nelson to knock the ball over the net for a West Liberty corner kick.
• The second and final shot on target for the Hilltoppers came from Cormac McGinley in the 27^th minute. McGinley headed a free kick from Jasper Newton towards the left side of the net that was corralled by Nelson.
• Noah Underwood added yet another record to his name in the West Liberty history books as he notched his fifth shutout of the year, the most in single-season program history. He also adds another tally next to his name in the career shutouts category, as he recorded his 13^th career clean sheet in the Black & Gold.
• West Virginia Wesleyan held the advantage in shots (12-8) and shots-on-goal (4-2) while West Liberty held the edge in saves (4-2). The teams were even with six corner kicks apiece.

WEST LIBERTY STATISTICAL LEADERS
Zachary Forehand: 3 shots, 1 shot-on-goal
Cormac McGinley: 1 shot, 1 shot-on-goal
Noah Underwood: 3 saves
 
UP NEXT
West Liberty will conclude the regular season on Wednesday evening as they make the short drive down the hill to play Wheeling. The Hilltoppers and Cardinals are set for a 7:30 p.m. kickoff at Bishop Schmitt Field.