Frostburg, Md. - The Wheeling University women's soccer team continued its Mountain East Conference (MEC) schedule Wednesday night, traveling to face Frostburg State. The Cardinals were unable to find the back of the net as the Bobcats earned a 3-0 victory at Bobcat Stadium. Wheeling moved to 1-13-2 overall and 1-11-2 in conference play, while Frostburg State improved to 12-2-2 overall and 11-1-2 in MEC play.
Frostburg State broke through in the 22nd minute when Mollie Rebuck scored off an assist from Cassidy Paige. The Bobcats doubled their lead less than two minutes later, as Ana Davis found the net with Paige recording her second assist of the night. Wheeling looked to respond before halftime but entered the break trailing 2-0.
The Cardinals worked to generate opportunities in the second half, recording five shots after the break. Frostburg State added an insurance goal in the 89th minute when Emma Hostetler scored off another Paige assist, completing the scoring at 3-0. The Bobcats finished with a 14-6 advantage in shots and put seven attempts on target, while Wheeling recorded two shots on goal.
Jeanery Diaz led Wheeling with three shots, including one on target, while
Graceylyn Hanna also recorded a shot on goal. Goalkeeper
Katelyn MacInnis played all 90 minutes and made four saves. For Frostburg State, Paige finished with three assists, helping the Bobcats secure their second win over Wheeling this season.
The Cardinals return home Sunday, October 25, to host Point Park in their next MEC matchup. Kickoff is scheduled for 2 p.m. at Bishop Schmitt Field. Wheeling's seniors will be honored before the game.
