BECKLEY, W.Va. — The IU Kokomo women's soccer team suffered a 3-0 setback at WVU Tech on Saturday afternoon, falling to 5-9-2 overall and 3-3-1 in River States Conference play in its final road match of the regular season.
The Golden Bears (9-5-1, 5-1 RSC) scored twice in the opening 11 minutes and added a third goal early in the second half. WVU Tech held a 25-3 advantage in shots, including a 17-3 edge in shots on goal.
WVU Tech opened the scoring at 3:16 when Shiloh Goodwin found the back of the net off an assist from Julia Silva. The Golden Bears doubled their advantage at 10:47 as Silva scored an unassisted goal to make it 2-0.
The Cougars faced continued pressure throughout the opening half, with goalkeeper Liz Godfrey making consecutive saves at 24:14 and 24:38 before turning away another Goodwin attempt at 26:45.
IU Kokomo generated its first scoring opportunity at 34:28 when Kaitlyn Swartzendruber put a shot on goal, but WVU Tech goalkeeper Irene Saldana made the save to preserve the two-goal advantage.
Godfrey added another save in the 42nd minute as the Cougars entered halftime trailing 2-0.
WVU Tech continued its offensive pressure after the break, forcing an early save from Godfrey before Silva scored her second goal of the afternoon at 51:16 to extend the Golden Bears' lead to 3-0.
Despite the deficit, Godfrey remained active in goal throughout the second half, turning away several WVU Tech opportunities as the Golden Bears finished with 15 shots over the final 45 minutes.
IU Kokomo created two additional scoring chances in the second half, with Addison Waller and Laila Stuckey each recording a shot on goal. Both attempts were saved as the Cougars were unable to break through offensively.
Godfrey played all 90 minutes in goal for IU Kokomo, finishing with 13 saves. Swartzendruber, Waller and Stuckey accounted for the Cougars' three shots, all of which were on target.
WVU Tech also held an 8-0 advantage in corner kicks, while Silva led the Golden Bears with two goals and an assist.
The Cougars will return home for their regular season finale and Senior Night as they continue their push toward the River States Conference Tournament.
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