Virginia State capped its inaugural season in the USCAA with a 1-0 win over Shaw on Sunday to claim the Division I women’s soccer national championship.

Freshman AJ Clarke scored the lone goal in the 38th minute, finishing a pass from Skye Dixon after a corner sequence. It was Clarke’s first goal for the Trojans, who generated five shots and four corners in the opening half. 

The Trojans leaned on their defense the rest of the way. Goalkeeper Tianna Roberts recorded 10 saves to secure the shutout as Shaw pressed throughout the second half. The Bears out-shot VSU 10-1 after halftime and earned four corners, but Roberts turned away chances in the 52nd, 60th, 62nd and 80th minutes to preserve the lead. 

Virginia State finished with six shots and five corners, matching Shaw’s total on set pieces. The victory marked the Trojans’ second straight clean sheet.