ELKINS, W.Va. — Kaisa Vale turned aside nine shots on goal to help the West Liberty University women's soccer team earn a 0-0 draw against Davis & Elkins on Sunday at Nuttall Field in Mountain East Conference action.
The Hilltoppers (2-11-2, 2-10-1 MEC) weathered consistent pressure from the Senators (3-7-5, 2-7-4 MEC), who held a 16-9 advantage in shots and put nine attempts on target. West Liberty finished with four shots on goal and eight corner kicks while keeping Davis & Elkins off the scoreboard through 90 minutes.
Vale was particularly busy in the first half, making six saves to keep the match scoreless at the break. West Liberty created early opportunities, including saved attempts by
Allie Callahan and
Kylie Collins, and continued to pressure the Senators with three first-half corner kicks during the closing 15 minutes.
Aaliyah Siegel also put a shot on target in the final minute of the half.
Both teams continued to search for the breakthrough after halftime, with Vale making three additional saves to preserve the shutout. West Liberty generated its strongest late push between the 75th and 81st minutes, earning four corner kicks and creating several scoring opportunities. Siegel forced a save during the stretch before striking the top of the woodwork, but the Hilltoppers could not find the decisive goal.
Callahan led West Liberty with four shots, including one on goal, while Siegel finished with three attempts and put two on target. Vale played all 90 minutes and recorded nine saves for the shutout, helping the Hilltoppers secure a conference point on the road.
West Liberty will return to the road Wednesday for another matchup against Point Park in Pittsburgh. Kickoff is scheduled for 5 p.m. at Highmark Stadium.