FAIRMONT, W.Va. – The fourth-seeded Davis & Elkins College women's soccer team saw its run in the 2026 Mountain East Conference (MEC) Women's Soccer Championship come to an end Wednesday evening, falling 1-0 to second-seeded Fairmont State in the semifinal round at Duvall-Rosier Field.

Fairmont State (16-1-3, 12-1-3 MEC) struck early, finding the back of the net just 2:35 into the contest. Serenity Thomas scored the lone goal of the match to give the Falcons a 1-0 advantage.

The Senators (3-10-7, 2-9-5 MEC) looked to respond throughout the remainder of the contest but were unable to find the equalizer. Davis & Elkins recorded six shots, putting two on goal, while Fairmont State finished with 11 shots and four on target.

Goalkeeper Riann Stevens recorded three saves in 90 minutes of action for the Senators, keeping D&E within striking distance throughout the match. Fairmont State goalkeeper Olivia Johnston made two saves to preserve the shutout.

Davis & Elkins continued to battle defensively after conceding early, holding the Falcons to just two shots in the second half. The Senators also finished with four corner kicks compared to Fairmont State's five.

With the result, the Senators conclude their 2026 season following their appearance in the MEC Championship semifinals.