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WVU Release WVU Men's Soccer - WVU and Kentucky Play to Scoreless Draw

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. (Sept. 27, 2024) The No. 6 West Virginia University men’s soccer team played to a scoreless draw against Kentucky at Dick Dlesk Soccer Stadium, Friday evening. The Mountaineers go to 5-0-3 and 1-0-1 in the Sun Belt while the Wildcats are 1-2-4 and 0-0-2 in conference play.



It was the biggest crowd of the season for the Mountaineers as the game was sold out with 2,968 fans in attendance, the fourth largest in men’s soccer history.



Kentucky outshot the Mountaineers, 12-11, while WVU had a 3-2 edge in shots on goal. West Virginia had a 9-5 advantage in corner kicks as well.



Redshirt-senior Marc Bonnaire made two saves to earn his fifth clean sheet of the season.



The Mountaineers controlled most of the first half with 57% of the possession and getting two shots on goal but could not find the back of the net. Graduate student Sergio Ors Navarro had one of the better chances for WVU in the 17th minute, but his left-footed shot curled just outside the left post.



Kentucky’s best chance of the game came in the 34th minute when Marqes Muir hit the post.



In the second half, the Wildcats outshot WVU, 8-2, but still neither team could break through with a goal. Bonnaire made both of his saves in the half while junior Ethan Dekel Daks had the only shot on frame for the Mountaineers in the final 45 minutes.



West Virginia will be back in action on Tuesday, Oct. 1, at Bucknell. Kickoff from Lewisburg, Pennsylvania is set for 6 p.m.



For more information on the Mountaineers, follow @WVUMensSoccer on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram.

WVU Release WVU Men's Soccer - WVU and Kentucky Play to Scoreless Draw

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. (Sept. 27, 2024) The No. 6 West Virginia University men’s soccer team played to a scoreless draw against Kentucky at Dick Dlesk Soccer Stadium, Friday evening. The Mountaineers go to 5-0-3 and 1-0-1 in the Sun Belt while the Wildcats are 1-2-4 and 0-0-2 in conference play.



It was the biggest crowd of the season for the Mountaineers as the game was sold out with 2,968 fans in attendance, the fourth largest in men’s soccer history.



Kentucky outshot the Mountaineers, 12-11, while WVU had a 3-2 edge in shots on goal. West Virginia had a 9-5 advantage in corner kicks as well.



Redshirt-senior Marc Bonnaire made two saves to earn his fifth clean sheet of the season.



The Mountaineers controlled most of the first half with 57% of the possession and getting two shots on goal but could not find the back of the net. Graduate student Sergio Ors Navarro had one of the better chances for WVU in the 17th minute, but his left-footed shot curled just outside the left post.



Kentucky’s best chance of the game came in the 34th minute when Marqes Muir hit the post.



In the second half, the Wildcats outshot WVU, 8-2, but still neither team could break through with a goal. Bonnaire made both of his saves in the half while junior Ethan Dekel Daks had the only shot on frame for the Mountaineers in the final 45 minutes.



West Virginia will be back in action on Tuesday, Oct. 1, at Bucknell. Kickoff from Lewisburg, Pennsylvania is set for 6 p.m.



For more information on the Mountaineers, follow @WVUMensSoccer on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram.

Kevin Gallagher

@amuse

ELECTION INTERFERENCE:
The duplicity of certain corporate elites knows no bounds, as evidenced by the recent actions of Kevin Gallagher, an executive at Deloitte, who decided to meddle in the 2024 election. Gallagher, in a move that can only be described as politically motivated, leaked private conversations with Senator J.D. Vance, a staunch Trump ally and Republican figurehead. These conversations, which Gallagher slyly handed over to media outlets, paint Vance in a less-than-flattering light. But make no mistake: this was no act of civic duty. Gallagher’s true motive seems to be aiding Vice President Kamala Harris in her quest for power by undermining Vance, a threat to the Democratic establishment.

The sheer audacity of Gallagher’s interference would be appalling on its own, but it is especially outrageous when considering his position at Deloitte—a firm that has raked in billions in government contracts. Over $2 billion, in fact, has flowed into Deloitte’s coffers from taxpayer-funded projects. Why, then, are we allowing such an entity, whose executives play politics for personal gain, to enjoy the spoils of government largesse? Deloitte has been cashing checks courtesy of American taxpayers while its leadership engages in partisan warfare. The GOP must recognize this glaring conflict and take swift action to curtail Deloitte's access to federal contracts.

Gallagher’s behavior is not just a stain on his personal reputation but a warning shot to Republicans across the country. It is high time the GOP reexamined who is benefitting from federal money and put an end to this taxpayer-funded gravy train. Why should hard-earned American dollars continue to pad the profits of a company whose executives are actively working against the Republican cause? If this isn't cronyism at its worst, then what is?

Gallagher’s interference in this election should be the catalyst for a broader GOP-led investigation into Deloitte’s government contracts and the role corporate America is playing in our elections. Republicans should demand accountability and transparency from companies like Deloitte, ensuring that those who meddle in our political system do not continue to thrive off taxpayer funds. Share your thoughts, like, and spread the word to end this flagrant abuse!

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WVU Release WVU Football Bye Week Buys Special Ticket Offer

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. (Sept. 27, 2024) – The Mountaineer Ticket Office has announced a special WVU football bye week ticket offer that will be available Friday, Sept. 27 through Sunday, Sept. 29.


All tickets in select upper-level and end zone sections for the Iowa State, Baylor and UCF home games are available for $10 off the current price. Fans interested in this special, limited-time offer can CLICK HERE to purchase.

Single-game tickets for all available inventory of WVU's remaining home games, including the Kansas State Homecoming game, are on sale at WVUGAME.com or by calling 1-800-WVU GAME.
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