Thrilling Tie: VSU and BSU Battle to a Draw

Petersburg, VA—The Virginia State Women's Soccer team hosts the Bluefield State University Big Blue on Saturday, October 19, 2024, at 1 p.m. The match-up ended in a tie of 3-3. For now, the Trojans' overall record is 1-8-3, while Big Blue's is now 2-5-3.
 
 The scoring kicked off early, with VSU's Loryn Srurgis netting a goal just 1 minute and 23 seconds into the match. The quick start set the tone for an exciting game. Bluefield responded at the 13:23 mark, with Carmen Galante scoring her first goal, assisted by Rachel Major. Galante continued to shine, adding her second game goal at 21:44, putting Bluefield in the lead.

However, VSU wasn't done yet. Morgan Parris leveled the score with a well-placed shot at 22:00, assisted by Skye Dixon. The first half ended with a nail-biting 2-2 score.

The second half saw Bluefield's Sayen Santana break the tie at 50:24, scoring her team's third goal. The Trojans, showing resilience, fought back and managed to equalize again with Damaris Gaines' goal at 80:06, assisted by Orisha Gist.

This match was a testament to the competitive spirit of both teams. The game ended in a tie with high energy, impressive goals, and strategic plays, leaving fans excited for future match ups. As the season progresses, Virginia State will look to build on this performance and push for victory in their upcoming games.

What's Next
The Virginia State Women's Soccer will head south to go against the University of Mount Olive on Wednesday, October 23 at 3 pm.