Charleston, W.Va. - The University of Charleston Golden Eagles welcomed West Liberty to the Welch Athletic Complex this past Wednesday for a Mountain East Conference. A win for the hosts would secure top spot in the regular season.
The Basics:
Location: Welch Athletic Complex
Score: UC 4, WLU 0
Records: UC 15-0-1 (12-0-0 MEC), West Liberty 5-9-2 (3-8-1 MEC)
How it Happened:
The Golden Eagles had a couple of early opportunities but were unable to find a breakthrough until the 31st minute, when Joao Silva was on hand to finish after Jack Kay struck the post. The hosts had a total of 14 shots in the first half, with 8 on goal, and went into half time with a 1-0 lead.
Into the second half and Joao Silva was involved again when in the 61st minute he was played through by Ethan Zarka and he then squared it to Michail Tselios who couldn't miss for his second of the season. Seven minutes later, Tselios had another, again created by Silva. He picked up the ball just inside the Hilltopper's half and drove with it before dinking a cross behind their backline for Tselios to finish. With eleven minutes to go, Sam Newell got in on the act for his first goal in Charleston colors, assisted by Jose Suarez Monaco. As the final whistle blew, the scoreboard read 4-0.
Up Next:
The Charleston Golden Eagles will next be in action this Sunday, November 3 away to Frostburg State. Kick off is scheduled for 2pm.