Virginia State Suffers Heavy Defeat Against Mount Olive 


Petersburg, VA- On Wednesday, October 23, the Virginia State Women's Soccer team faced off against the University of Mount Olive at 3 PM. Unfortunately for the Trojans, the match ended in a decisive loss, bringing their record to 1-9-3, while Mount Olive improved to 7-3-3.

The game kicked off with both teams looking to seize early momentum, but Mount Olive struck first. Emma Buda found the back of the net in the 10th minute, capitalizing on a strong offensive push. Just minutes later, Malia Acevedo doubled the lead with a goal assisted by Emily Hein, clearly establishing Mount Olive's intent to dominate.
Carmellina Chikuse further extended the home team's advantage with a third goal in the 31st minute. Despite some efforts from Virginia State, including shots from Sasha Fields, Damaris Gaines, and Loryn Srurgis, goalkeeper Maya Cajchun made several crucial saves to keep the Trojans at bay.

The second half saw Mount Olive maintain their dominance. Emily Hein netted her first of two goals in the 45th minute, quickly extending the lead to 4-0. She followed this up with another goal in the 54th minute, assisted by Halie Keller, showcasing her standout performance. Virginia State's Alana Martin and Skye Dixon attempted to find a scoring rhythm but were unable to convert their chances.
As the match progressed, Mount Olive continued to apply pressure, with Sierra Criner scoring a fifth goal and Buda closing out the scoring with her second late in the game. Virginia State struggled to find their rhythm and could not capitalize on their scoring opportunities.
With this comprehensive victory, Mount Olive not only secured three points but also sent a strong message about their capabilities this season. Virginia State will need to regroup and focus on their upcoming matches, aiming to convert their chances into goals.


What's Next
The Women's Soccer team will return home for a match against Southern Virginia University on Tuesday, October 29, at 4 PM.