Tyler Clyburn brings the ball into the box against Marshall in a match at Dick Dlesk Soccer Stadium in Morgantown. Credit: WV Sports Nation
No. 7 WVU Women’s Soccer shuts out Marshall in Mountain State Derby
September 06, 2026
Sunday marked the 2026 Mountain State Derby between No. 7 WVU Women's Soccer (5-0-0) and Marshall (3-2-2). The Mountaineers entered the matchup aiming to keep their strong start going, while Marshall was searching for the biggest win in program history against a top-10 opponent.
Sunday marked the 2026 Mountain State Derby between No ...
Everyone has already used the tale of two halves explanation for WVU's ugly 31-24 win over Coastal Carolina. I'd argue it was closer to watching two completely teams by the half. For more than two quarters, we were subjected to an exciting offense and hard-hitting defensive line. Then, it was like everyone swapped uniforms at halftime and the Mountaineers forgot how to play football. If you've ever seen the joke about the picture of the horse drawing that starts out as a work of art at the head and by the time you reach the tail, it's a stick figure. That's how this game felt.
For Michael Hawkins Jr., it was a chance to finally get back on the field. For Cam Cook, it took just one play to make his presence felt. The two offensive weapons helped set the tone Saturday, as the Mountaineers (1-0) opened the season with a win over Coastal Carolina (0-1). Cook broke loose for a 72-yard run on his first touch and Hawkins settled into his first start at quarterback.
