West Liberty,W.Va. - The West Liberty University women's soccer team returns home to host West Virginia State for their breast cancer awareness game Sunday at the West Family Athletic Complex with a 1 p.m. start. The Hilltoppers are coming off of a 3-0 loss at Glenville State Wednesday. The Yellow Jackets lead the south division and are winners of three in a row, most recently a 6-2 win over Point Park Wednesday. The Hilltoppers won the only meeting a year ago 2-1 at Institute.
Game Details:
W.Va. State vs West Liberty
Sunday, 1 p.m.
West Family Athletic Complex
W.Va. State: 6-2-2, 6-1-1
WLU: 2-6-2, 1-4-2
WLU won last meeting 2-1, Oct. 8 2023
Topper Leaders:
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Mia Zecca is tied for sixth in the Mountain East Conference in goals (4), total points (10), is ninth in points per game (1.11), eighth in total shots (20), and ninth in shots per game (2.22)
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Morgan Kost is tied for fourth in the MEC is assists (3)
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West Liberty goalkeeper Cianna Butera is first in the MEC in total saves (61) and saves per game (6.10), fifth in save percentage (.763) and seventh in goals against average (2.00)
Yellow Jacket Leaders:
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Sandra Linares is tied for second in the Mountain East Conference in total points (17), third in goals (7), tied for fourth in assists (3), tied for fifth in total shots (12), and tenth in shots on goal per game (1.2)
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Lelia Karam is tied for sixth in the MEC in goals (4)
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Billie Jean Davies is tied for fourth in the MEC in assists (3)
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W.Va. State goalkeeper Laura Galindo leads the MEC in shutouts (5), is second in goals against average (0.700) and second in save percentage (.800)
Up Next:
The Hilltoppers return to the pitch Wednesday when they visit Davis & Elkins for a 7:30 p.m start at Nutall Field in Elkins.
