WEST LIBERTY, W.Va. — The West Liberty University women's soccer team returns to West Family Athletic Complex on Sunday for a Mountain East Conference matchup against undefeated Fairmont State, with kickoff set for 1 p.m. as the Hilltoppers honor seniors Isabella Guerra and Maria Azevedo.

West Liberty enters at 2-12-2 overall and 2-11-1 in MEC play following a 1-0 loss at Point Park on Wednesday. The Hilltoppers will look to build momentum at home against a Fairmont State squad that has emerged as one of the conference's top teams.

Sunday's match will recognize Guerra and Azevedo for their contributions to the West Liberty program. The Hilltoppers will look to deliver a strong performance on Senior Day while taking on a challenging conference opponent.

Fairmont State enters the matchup at 13-0-3 overall and 11-0-3 in MEC play, leading the North Division standings. The Falcons have scored 34 goals through 16 matches while allowing just nine, averaging 2.13 goals per game and limiting opponents to 0.56 goals per contest.

Sam Yuen leads Fairmont State with five goals and 12 points, while Payton Parliament and Serenity Thomas have each added four goals and two assists. Goalkeeper Olivia Johnston has recorded seven shutouts and owns a 0.58 goals-against average.

The Falcons defeated West Liberty, 3-0, in their first meeting on Sept. 6 in Fairmont. The Hilltoppers will look to make the rematch more competitive as they attempt to slow the conference leaders' attack.

West Liberty has scored 10 goals this season, led by Kylie Collins with five goals and 10 points. Frida Lundberg has added two goals, while Allie Callahan has contributed one goal and two assists. In goal, Kaisa Vale has continued to lead the Hilltoppers' defense, recording four shutouts this season.

Following Sunday's contest, West Liberty will return home Wednesday, Oct. 28, to host Wheeling at 7:30 p.m. in its final scheduled home match of the regular season.




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