FAIRMONT, W.Va. – The Davis & Elkins College women's soccer team delivered a strong defensive performance Wednesday night, holding No. 3 nationally ranked Fairmont State to a 0-0 draw at Duvall-Rosier Field.

The Senators (3-7-6, 2-7-5 MEC) stood their ground against the unbeaten Falcons (13-0-3, 11-0-3 MEC), keeping one of the nation's top teams off the scoreboard for all 90 minutes to earn a valuable result on the road.

D&E goalkeeper Riann Stevens was instrumental in the effort, turning aside nine shots on goal to secure the shutout. Fairmont State applied pressure throughout the second half, recording 12 shots after the break, but the Senators remained composed defensively to preserve the draw.

After a competitive opening half, the Falcons looked to find a breakthrough in the final 45 minutes, outshooting D&E 12-3 in the second half. Stevens and the Senators' back line answered the challenge, preventing Fairmont State from capitalizing on its opportunities.

The Senators finished with six shots, including two on target. Brenda Castro and Aurora Hammerstedt each recorded a shot on goal, while Ava Sherman led D&E with two attempts. Fairmont State finished with 14 shots and five corner kicks, but neither side found the back of the net.

The result gives D&E a hard-fought draw against a nationally ranked opponent and highlights the Senators' defensive resilience against one of the top sides in the country.