West Virginia Wesleyan beats Charleston 42-13

West Virginia Wesleyan Pulls Away for 42-13 Victory Over Charleston

West Virginia Wesleyan College took control of the afternoon at Cebe Ross Field, securing a decisive 42-13 victory over the University of Charleston on Saturday. While the Golden Eagles managed to move the ball effectively at times, they struggled to contain a Wesleyan offense that surged early and maintained momentum throughout the contest.

According to a game recap from ucgoldeneagles.com, the Golden Eagles entered the matchup with a 4-5 record, looking to stabilize their season in Mountain East Conference (MEC) play. Instead, the loss drops them to 4-5 overall and 4-2 in the MEC, while West Virginia Wesleyan moves to 4-6 on the season and 3-4 in conference action.

The Scoring Breakdown

The game was defined by a significant scoring gap established in the first half. West Virginia Wesleyan opened the scoring with 14 points in the first quarter and added another 7 in the second, building a 21-0 cushion before the halftime break. Charleston’s offense spent much of the first half searching for a rhythm, relying heavily on the foot of kicker Zachary Alvarez to keep the scoreboard moving.

Alvarez provided the Golden Eagles’ first points of the day with a 43-yard field goal in the second quarter. He later extended the lead with a second field goal following a 59-yard drive, allowing Charleston to enter the locker room trailing by 15 points. However, the defensive struggles proved too much to overcome in the second half, as Wesleyan added 21 more points to the tally.

Charleston’s late attempt to spark a comeback arrived in the fourth quarter. Quarterback Matt Frye connected with Caleb Barringer on a 14-yard touchdown pass to cap off a scoring drive. Frye finished the day completing 20 passes for 211 yards and the lone touchdown, while Barringer led the receiving corps with 81 yards of production.

Statistical Leaders and Offensive Totals

Despite the lopsided final score, the Golden Eagles’ offensive production showed flashes of efficiency. The team finished the game with 343 yards of total offense, largely bolstered by a strong showing on the ground.

Category	Player	Stat
Rushing	Jamal Wallace	98 yards
Passing	Matt Frye	211 yards, 1 TD
Receiving	Caleb Barringer	81 yards, 1 TD
Tackles	Andrew Chamblee	13 total

On the defensive side of the ball, Andrew Chamblee paced the Golden Eagles with 13 total tackles, attempting to stem the tide of the Wesleyan attack in a game where the defense was frequently on the field.

Looking Ahead to West Liberty

The Golden Eagles must now regroup quickly as they prepare for their next conference test. The team will travel to face West Liberty University on Saturday, November 7th. That matchup is scheduled for a 1:00 PM kickoff, representing a critical opportunity for Charleston to maintain its standing within the MEC.