CHARLOTTESVILLE, VIRGINIA — #7 West Virginia overwhelmed Wagner 5-0 on Friday in an NCAA Division I Women's Soccer Championship match before 736 spectators. The Mountaineers, ranked seventh nationally, showcased their tournament credentials with a dominant performance that saw them control possession and create numerous scoring opportunities throughout the contest.
West Virginia struck early and often, with Anna Hauer opening the scoring in the 44th minute to set the tone for the remainder of the match. Abbey Olexa extended the lead in the 21st minute with an assist from Maddie Levy, giving the home side a commanding advantage. The Mountaineers' offensive firepower proved overwhelming for the visiting Seahawks, who managed just one shot on goal in the entire match.
Alicia Riggins added two goals to seal the victory. She scored in the 39th minute with Layla Thompson providing the assist, then struck again in the 41st minute on a setup from Kailyn Effah and Alexis Ré. Olexa completed the rout with her second goal in the 56th minute, assisted by Taylor White and Maddie Levy, as West Virginia's depth and attacking prowess proved too much for Wagner to handle.
The statistical disparity told the complete story of the match. West Virginia dominated with 34 shot attempts compared to Wagner's single attempt, while the Mountaineers generated 18 shots on goal. The home side also earned five corner kicks throughout the contest, creating multiple set-piece opportunities that kept Wagner's defense under constant pressure.
Wagner's goalkeeper made 13 saves in a losing effort, working tirelessly to limit the damage against relentless West Virginia attacks. Despite the defensive struggles, the Seahawks showed resilience in their positioning and effort, though they simply lacked the offensive capability to threaten the Mountaineers' goalkeeper, who recorded one save.
West Virginia's performance demonstrated why the program ranks among the nation's elite. The Mountaineers moved with precision in the attacking third, combining quick passing with intelligent movement to create high-quality chances. Their ability to convert opportunities and maintain defensive shape throughout the match highlighted the gap between a top-seven program and a challenger from outside the Power Five conferences.
West Virginia now playes Georgetown.