PITTSBURGH, Pa. – The Virginia State University women's soccer team opened the United States Collegiate Athletic Association (USCAA) Tournament in impressive fashion Thursday, earning a 3-0 victory over Bryant & Stratton-Syracuse at Montour Junction.
The Trojans improved to 2-0 on the season with the shutout victory, using a strong offensive performance and a disciplined defensive effort to secure their place in the tournament.
Virginia State controlled the opening half, putting consistent pressure on the Bryant & Stratton-Syracuse defense. The Trojans broke through in the 31st minute when Jada Savage found the back of the net to give VSU a 1-0 advantage.
Savage struck again in the 40th minute, this time finishing a scoring opportunity assisted by Briana Brooks. The second goal gave the Trojans a 2-0 lead heading into halftime.
Virginia State continued its momentum after the break. In the 53rd minute, Vita Hochuli extended the lead to 3-0 with a goal assisted by Savage, completing the scoring for the afternoon.
Savage led the offensive effort with two goals and one assist, while Hochuli added a goal and Brooks contributed an assist.
The Trojans dominated the statistical categories, outshooting Bryant & Stratton-Syracuse 24-3 while earning 13 corner kicks compared to just one for their opponent.
Defensively, Virginia State recorded its second victory of the season behind goalkeeper Ava Patterson, who finished with one save to preserve the shutout.
