WVU Women’s Soccer: Silva Nets Game-Winner At PC

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Sophomore forward Frances Silva scored her first game-winner of the season in leading No. 20 West Virginia past Providence, 1-0, on a tough weather day at Glay Field Friday in Providence.

"It's tough playing on the road and both teams had some sloppy conditions to deal with today," said coach Nikki Izzo-Brown. "But I'm proud of the effort our ladies gave and we stayed focused on what we could control. We kept knocking and knocking, and it paid off when Frances finished a beauty."

In the 58^th minute, Silva headed in a pass from eight yards out on a service into the middle from forward Blake Miller. Midfielder Bri Rodriguez set the play up with a nifty combination to Miller on the left flank.

The Mountaineers started fast from the opening whistle and held possession in its offensive third for the majority of the opening half. WVU built a 9-1 shot advantage after 45 minutes.

West Virginia's defense picked up its eighth shutout of the season while holding Providence to only four shots on the afternoon. PC did not attempt a shot until the game's 42 minute.

Kate Schwindel attempted five of WVU's 13 shots, and nearly scored on a shot off the post in the 68^th minute. Miller sent a through ball up the middle where Schwindel dribbled around PC goalkeeper Caitlin Walker, forcing a tough shot from the left end line.

West Virginia moves to 12-4-0 on the season, including an 8-1-0 mark in BIG EAST play.

Providence dips to 5-8-4 overall, 3-6-0 in league matches.

West Virginia improves 12-1-0 all-time against Providence, including a 7-0-0 mark on the road.

The Mountaineers return to action against Connecticut on Sunday, Oct. 16. Kickoff at Joseph J. Morrone Stadium is slated for 1 p.m.

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