Wheeling, W. Va. - The Wheeling University women's soccer team returns to the road Wednesday, October 21, as it travels to face Frostburg State in Mountain East Conference (MEC) action. The Cardinals enter the matchup at 1-12-2 overall and 1-10-2 in conference play after falling 5-1 to Fairmont State on Sunday. Frostburg State comes in at 11-2-2 overall and 10-1-2 in MEC play after earning a 2-0 win over Point Park on Saturday.

Wheeling will look to regroup offensively after scoring once against Fairmont State. Theresah Markwei gave the Cardinals an early lead in the 23rd minute, but the Falcons responded with five unanswered goals. Markwei recorded her second goal of the season, while goalkeeper Katelyn MacInnis made eight saves against Fairmont State's attack. The Cardinals will look to create scoring opportunities while limiting the Bobcats' chances in the attacking third.

Frostburg State enters Wednesday's matchup following a shutout victory over Point Park. Rayiah Davis opened the scoring in the 14th minute off an assist from Madison Hobson, and Mollie Rebuck added an insurance goal in the second half with Ana Davis providing the assist. Goalkeeper Mia Graff made seven saves to preserve the shutout as the Bobcats earned their 11th win of the season.

Wednesday marks the second meeting between Wheeling and Frostburg State this season. The Bobcats won the first matchup 3-0 at Bishop Schmitt Field on September 9, scoring all three goals in the second half. Frostburg State holds an 11-1-2 advantage in the all-time series, with Wheeling's lone victory coming in a 2-0 result in March 2021. The Cardinals will look to reverse that trend as they continue their conference schedule under first-year head coach Jaclyn Ketter.

Kickoff is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. Wednesday at Bobcat Stadium in Frostburg, Maryland.