CHARLOTTESVILLE, VIRGINIA — Mount Olive defeated Virginia St. 1-0 on Wednesday, snapping a winless streak with a decisive road victory. Malia Acevedo's goal in the 33rd minute proved the difference as the Trojans improved to 5-9-3 overall. The hosts, now 3-9-1, dominated possession but could not convert numerous scoring opportunities.
Acevedo broke through Virginia St.'s defense in the 33rd minute, assisted by Tanya Granholm, giving Mount Olive a 1-0 advantage heading into halftime. The goal came after the Trojans had absorbed significant pressure from the home side, which generated multiple corner kicks and shot attempts throughout the opening half.
Virginia St. controlled the tempo with eight corner kicks and 14 total shot attempts, but goalkeeper Anais Coyne proved instrumental in preserving Mount Olive's lead. Coyne recorded 10 saves, including critical stops on efforts from Morgan Parris, Loryn Sturgis, and Emma Brown. Mount Olive managed just three shots on goal but capitalized on its limited chances.
The Trojans' defense tightened considerably after intermission, limiting Virginia St. to just two shots on goal in the second half despite the hosts' continued pressure. Coyne's performance in net proved decisive, as the Cavaliers could not find the back of the net despite numerous opportunities. Halie Keller received a yellow card late for Mount Olive in the 85th minute.
Mount Olive's victory marks a significant turnaround after consecutive matches