PETERSBURG, Va. (Oct. 28, 2026) – The Virginia State University women's soccer team delivered a dominant performance Wednesday afternoon, shutting out Carolina University, 4-0, at home. The Trojans scored twice in each half to secure the victory and improve to 9-3-2 on the season.
Virginia State wasted little time getting on the scoreboard as Jada Savage found the back of the net just 34 seconds into the contest. Vita Hochuli provided the assist, giving the Trojans an early 1-0 advantage.
The Trojans continued to apply pressure throughout the opening half, outshooting Carolina University, 6-0. Erica Mathews extended the lead to 2-0 in the 31st minute, putting Virginia State in control heading into halftime.
Virginia State carried its momentum into the second half, with Savage scoring her second goal of the afternoon in the 49th minute to push the lead to 3-0. Morgan Parris added another goal in the 52nd minute, capping the Trojans' four-goal performance.
The Trojans maintained control on both ends of the field, finishing with a 13-0 advantage in shots and a 5-0 edge in corner kicks. Virginia State also recorded its third shutout of the matchday effort, with Ava Patterson and Emma Cajchun each playing 45 minutes in goal to help preserve the clean sheet.
Savage led the offensive attack with two goals, while Mathews and Parris each contributed a goal. Hochuli added an assist in the opening minute.
