INSTITUTE, W.Va. — Davis & Elkins women's soccer came up just short in a 1-0 setback to West Virginia State on Wednesday evening in Mountain East Conference play at Lakin-Ray Field at Dickerson Stadium.

The decisive goal came in the 73rd minute when WVSU's Laura Pouedras converted to put the Yellow Jackets ahead. Despite playing with a player advantage after a West Virginia State red card moments later, the Senators were unable to find the equalizer.

Goalkeeper Gabriela Acevedo made two first-half saves to keep the match scoreless at the break. Davis & Elkins finished with four shots, including late efforts from Kristia Kouppi and Alena Armstrong, but could not break through.

With the result, D&E moved to 2-1-3 on the season (2-0-3 MEC), while West Virginia State improved to 4-2-0 overall (4-0-0 MEC).

Davis & Elkins returns home on Sunday, Sept. 28, to host Glenville State in MEC play at Nuttall Field. Kickoff is set for 2:00 p.m. in Elkins.