The West Virginia Mountaineers continued their impressive home form with a thrilling 3-2 victory over Houston on October 10, 2025, at Dlesk Stadium. The match, played in front of a spirited crowd, saw the Mountaineers (9-2-2 overall, 4-0-2 in conference) come from behind twice to secure their third consecutive win and maintain their undefeated home record.
Houston (6-3-4 overall, 1-3-2 in conference) struck first when Sabrina Taber scored in the 43rd minute, capitalizing on a defensive lapse to give the visitors an early lead. The Mountaineers, however, were not deterred and began to assert their dominance. They outshot Houston 11-5 overall and earned five corner kicks to three, but struggled to break down the Houston defense until the 56th minute.
Maddie Levy restored parity in the 56th minute, finishing a well-worked team move that was assisted by Ava Arnold. The equalizer sparked a frenetic period of action, with both teams creating scoring opportunities. The Mountaineers took the lead just 23 minutes later when Samira Minor scored her third goal of the season, assisted by Kyrsten Kizer in the 79th minute.
However, Houston responded almost immediately, with Taylor White equalizing in the 79th minute, just four seconds before Minor's goal, thanks to another assist from Ava Arnold. The Mountaineers, though, were not to be denied and sealed the win when Taylor White scored her second goal of the match in the 82nd minute, completing a dramatic comeback.
The victory was a testament to the Mountaineers' resilience and attacking prowess. Despite being outshot in the first half, they controlled the tempo of the game in the second period, creating multiple scoring chances. Houston goalkeeper Emily Chen made several crucial saves to keep her team in the game, but ultimately couldn't prevent the Mountaineers from securing all three points.
West Virginia's win sees them remain in contention for a top conference finish, with their next challenge coming against Kansas. The Mountaineers will look to build on their momentum and continue their strong home form. For Houston, the loss extends their losing streak to two games, and they will look to regroup against Iowa St.
The match statistics reflected the intense and closely contested nature of the encounter. Both teams had five shots on goal, but West Virginia's greater number of shot attempts (11 to 5) and corner kicks (5 to 3) underscored their dominance in possession. The Mountaineers' goalkeeper made three saves, while Houston's keeper made two. West Virginia's yellow card total was one, compared to Houston's two, indicating a relatively disciplined performance from both teams.
As the Mountaineers celebrate their hard-fought victory, they will be keenly aware of the challenges ahead. With their next game against Kansas, they will look to maintain their winning streak and continue their strong performance at Dlesk Stadium.