WEST LIBERTY, W.Va. — The West Liberty University women's soccer team closes its regular-season schedule Wednesday evening, hosting Ohio County rival Wheeling University at the West Family Athletic Complex. Kickoff is set for 7:30 p.m.

The Hilltoppers enter the matchup at 2-13-2 overall and 2-12-1 in Mountain East Conference play. West Liberty sits fifth in the MEC North Division with seven points, two points ahead of sixth-place Wheeling, which comes to West Liberty at 1-14-2 overall and 1-12-2 in conference action.

West Liberty will look to finish the season on a positive note after falling 2-1 to No. 22 Fairmont State on Sunday. Aaliyah Siegel scored the Hilltoppers' lone goal in the first half before Fairmont State found the game-winner late in the contest.

West Liberty earned a 2-0 victory over Wheeling in the first meeting between the rivals on Sept. 13 at Bishop Schmitt Field. The Hilltoppers will look to complete the season sweep Wednesday while closing their home schedule.

Kylie Collins leads the West Liberty attack with five goals and 10 points, while Frida Lundberg has added two goals. Allie Callahan has contributed one goal and two assists for four points, and Rylee Stottlemyer has recorded a goal and an assist.

The Hilltoppers have scored 11 goals through 17 matches and generated 124 shots, including 61 on target. West Liberty has also created 78 corner-kick opportunities, providing another avenue to generate scoring chances.

Goalkeeper Kaisa Vale has been a key presence defensively, recording more than 90 saves and four shutouts this season. Vale has maintained a .746 save percentage and a 1.94 goals-against average in 16 appearances.

Wheeling enters Wednesday's matchup looking to snap a three-game losing streak. The Cardinals most recently dropped a 1-0 decision to Point Park on Sunday.

Wheeling has scored 12 goals while allowing 50 through 17 matches, averaging 0.71 goals per game. Jeanery Diaz leads the Cardinals with four goals and nine points, while Lily Hanna has added three goals and an assist for seven points. Theresa Markwei has contributed two goals.

The Cardinals have recorded 130 shots, with 64 on target, and have earned 41 corner kicks. Wheeling's goalkeepers have combined for more than 100 saves, reflecting the defensive workload the team has faced throughout the season.



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