Oct. 20, 2010
NORFOLK, Va. - Old Dominion University women's soccer wraps up its four-game home stand this weekend, as they host VCU on Friday at 7 p.m. and finish the home portion of the schedule against James Madison on Sunday at 1 p.m.
The Lady Monarchs went 1-1 last week, with a 2-1 victory over Northeastern. Victoria Johnson scored both goals and Kelly Evans assisted on both goals in the win. ODU dropped a 3-1 contest to No. 23 Hofstra on Sunday.
About the Lady Monarchs
Junior Victoria Johnson tied her career high with two goals against Northeastern to bring her season total to four, tying her for the team lead with Amber Cook. Johnson leads the team with 10 points.
Jocelyn Weidner is third on the team with seven points, off of three goals and an assist, while Kelly Evans has six points with a goal and four assists. Rachaell Carroll leads the team and is tied for fifth in the CAA with five assists.
Goalkeeper Brianna Alvarado is seventh in the CAA with 52 saves.
The Lady Monarchs will honor its four seniors, Kristin Walker, Ashley Kukura, Kelsey Williams and Alyssa Pietrobono, in a pregame ceremony on Sunday.
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I will be attending the game to cheer on the team and Kelsey!!
You can use your student ID to get in at the gate and it is $5.00 for non-students.
Wednesday, October 20, 2010
Sunday, October 17, 2010
An Unfortunate Loss for the Lady Monarchs 10/17/2010
NORFOLK, Va. - Kate Kelly gave Old Dominion University women's soccer an early lead but it wasn't enough as the Lady Monarchs fell to No. 23 Hofstra 3-1, Sunday afternoon at ODU Soccer Stadium.
Hofstra outshot ODU 24-10 and held a 5-3 advantage in corner kicks. Greene led Hofstra with six shots while Johnson and Kelly had two apiece for ODU. Morphitis picked up the win, making the one save while Alvarado made seven stops for ODU.
The Lady Monarchs are back in action next week as they host VCU at 7 p.m. at the ODU Soccer Stadium.
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Just over six minutes in Old Dominion (4-9-1, 2-6) got the scoring started. Victoria Johnson threw in the ball from the left side into the box and Kelly headed just inside the left post and over the Hofstra (14-1, 8-0) keeper's head to stake ODU to the 1-0 lead.
Old Dominion kept the attack on as Johnson fired a shot two minutes later that Krista Thorn stopped. ODU had a chance again in the 14th minute, but Ashley Kukura's shot was saved by Thorn.
After that sequence the Pride began generating some offense. In the 42nd minute Dane Bergstrom sent a shot from 25 yards that Brianna Alvarado knocked off the cross bar, Krysti Rodriguez picked up the rebound but Alvarado was there again for the save, as ODU took the 1-0 lead into halftime.
Hofstra tied the score in the 59th minute when Brittany Butts sent a pass to Tiffany Yovino who sent a shot from 15 yards out into the right corner of the goal.
The Pride stayed on the attack as Bergstrom had another shot that Alvarado knocked aside.
Hofstra took the lead in the 73rd minute, a deep ball by Hofstra was delivered over an ODU injured defender on the ground, Laura Greene gathered the ball, her first shot was stopped by Alvarado but Greene gathered the rebound and found the back of the net to give Hofstra the 2-1 lead.
Four minutes later HU added an insurance goal as Bergstrom delivered a shot from 35 yards out that just got over the outstretched arms of Alvarado.
ODU fought back, as Victoria Johnson was taken down in the box, but Jocelyn Weidner penalty kick was stopped by Emily Morphitis.
Hofstra outshot ODU 24-10 and held a 5-3 advantage in corner kicks. Greene led Hofstra with six shots while Johnson and Kelly had two apiece for ODU. Morphitis picked up the win, making the one save while Alvarado made seven stops for ODU.
The Lady Monarchs are back in action next week as they host VCU at 7 p.m. at the ODU Soccer Stadium.
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Friday, October 15, 2010
A Win Past Northeastern! 10/15/2010
NORFOLK, Va. - Victoria Johnson tied her career high with two goals, including the game-winner in the 61st minute to give Old Dominion University women's soccer a 2-1 win over Northeastern Friday night at the ODU Soccer Stadium.
With the win, ODU improves to 4-8-1 and 2-5 in the CAA and NU drops to 7-6-1 overall and 2-4-1 in league play. ODU has won two out of their last three and the victory is the Lady Monarchs' first home win of the season.
The Lady Monarchs got things started in the first half when Kelly Evans dribbled down the right side and slid a pass just out of reach of the Huskies' keeper across to Johnson who kicked it home to give ODU the 1-0 lead in the 13th minute.
Northeastern tied the score in the 29th minute when Veronica Napoli sent a cross pass from the left sideline to Kristen Blake, who sent a shot just under the cross bar to tie the score at one.
Johnson and Evans went back on the attack again 16 minutes into the second half. Evans gave Johnson a pass in the middle, and Johnson dribbled to the right before firing a shot from 20 yards out that just snuck inside the left post to put the Lady Monarchs up 2-1.
Northeastern had an opportunity just six minutes later as Veronica Napoli got a clean look from 15 yards out but Brianna Alvarado dove to her left to make a diving save and keep ODU up one.
ODU came up with several more scoring chances, as Kelsey Williams had two shots that NU keeper Sarah Fylak made saves on and Kristin Walker's shot with five minutes to go sailed just high.
Alvarado made five saves in goal to pick up the win while Fylak had six stops for NU.
Johnson led ODU with three shots while Napoli had four for the Huskies.
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With the win, ODU improves to 4-8-1 and 2-5 in the CAA and NU drops to 7-6-1 overall and 2-4-1 in league play. ODU has won two out of their last three and the victory is the Lady Monarchs' first home win of the season.
The Lady Monarchs got things started in the first half when Kelly Evans dribbled down the right side and slid a pass just out of reach of the Huskies' keeper across to Johnson who kicked it home to give ODU the 1-0 lead in the 13th minute.
Northeastern tied the score in the 29th minute when Veronica Napoli sent a cross pass from the left sideline to Kristen Blake, who sent a shot just under the cross bar to tie the score at one.
Johnson and Evans went back on the attack again 16 minutes into the second half. Evans gave Johnson a pass in the middle, and Johnson dribbled to the right before firing a shot from 20 yards out that just snuck inside the left post to put the Lady Monarchs up 2-1.
Northeastern had an opportunity just six minutes later as Veronica Napoli got a clean look from 15 yards out but Brianna Alvarado dove to her left to make a diving save and keep ODU up one.
ODU came up with several more scoring chances, as Kelsey Williams had two shots that NU keeper Sarah Fylak made saves on and Kristin Walker's shot with five minutes to go sailed just high.
Alvarado made five saves in goal to pick up the win while Fylak had six stops for NU.
Johnson led ODU with three shots while Napoli had four for the Huskies.
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Sunday, October 10, 2010
Loss at Drexel 5-1 10/10/2010
PHILADELPHIA, Pa. - Drexel scored three first half goals to take control en route to a 5-1 win over Old Dominion University women's soccer Sunday afternoon at Drexel.
After a scoreless first 20 minutes of play, Drexel's (5-8-1, 1-4-1) Sam Greenfield gave the Dragons a 1-0 lead with an unassisted goal in the 25th minute.
Old Dominion (3-8-1, 1-5) fought right back just over a minute later, Kate Kelly scored off an assist from Kelly Evans to tie the score at one.
Drexel struck again four minutes later, as Sydney Douglas scored to give the Dragons back the lead.
The Dragons increased the lead to 3-1 in the 33rd minute when Ashley Klun scored off an assist by Jess Lowinger.
Drexel added two more second half goals for the final margin of 5-1.
ODU outshot Drexel, 17-16 and held a 5-3 advantage in corner kicks.
Ashley Kukura and Kelly led the Lady Monarchs with three shots apiece while Jenna Lindsay had four for the Dragons.
Brianna Alvarado and Laura Bush made three saves apiece for ODU. Nicole Sinclair stopped eight shots for Drexel.
Old Dominion returns home for a four-game home stand starting Friday, Oct. 15 when they host Northeastern at 7 p.m. at the Old Dominion Soccer Stadium.
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After a scoreless first 20 minutes of play, Drexel's (5-8-1, 1-4-1) Sam Greenfield gave the Dragons a 1-0 lead with an unassisted goal in the 25th minute.
Old Dominion (3-8-1, 1-5) fought right back just over a minute later, Kate Kelly scored off an assist from Kelly Evans to tie the score at one.
Drexel struck again four minutes later, as Sydney Douglas scored to give the Dragons back the lead.
The Dragons increased the lead to 3-1 in the 33rd minute when Ashley Klun scored off an assist by Jess Lowinger.
Drexel added two more second half goals for the final margin of 5-1.
ODU outshot Drexel, 17-16 and held a 5-3 advantage in corner kicks.
Ashley Kukura and Kelly led the Lady Monarchs with three shots apiece while Jenna Lindsay had four for the Dragons.
Brianna Alvarado and Laura Bush made three saves apiece for ODU. Nicole Sinclair stopped eight shots for Drexel.
Old Dominion returns home for a four-game home stand starting Friday, Oct. 15 when they host Northeastern at 7 p.m. at the Old Dominion Soccer Stadium.
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My Favorite Player!!!
KELSEY WILLIAMS
Number: 6
Class: Senior
Hometown: Newport News, VA
High School: Menchville
Birth Date: 3/23/1989
Position: Forward
Height: 5-8
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Career:
2010: Recorded first point of the season assisting on Kelly Evans' goal in the 2-1 win at Radford.
2009: Played in all 20 games with four starts ... Took 26 shots, with 11 on frame.
2008: Played in 18 games as a key reserve for ODU ... Scored two goals and added an assist for second consecutive season ... Took 18 shots, including 12 on goal ... Scored goal and assist against Georgia State (9/26) and had game-winning goal against NC State (9/21).
2007: Named CAA Rookie of the Week after two goal effort at #30 James Madison ... Added an assist against Radford ... Started four games and played in 16 for the Lady Monarchs in her rookie year ... Took 11 shots, putting five on goal.
High School: Selected to participate in 2005 Regional ODP Camp ... Selected to Virginia ODP ... Named to 2005 All-Region second team and Daily Press All-Star Team as well as the All-Peninsula Team ... Named to 2004 Peninsula District second team ... District champion 2004-06 ... Played for Beach FC Majix, ranked 29th in the nation and third in the state. Personal: Born March 23, 1989 ... Daughter of James and Andrea Williams...Has one sibling, Rayce (23) ... Hobbies include painting and drawing ... Carries a four-leaf clover in soccer bag at all times ... Majoring in graphic design.
On the Field:
Number: 6
Class: Senior
Hometown: Newport News, VA
High School: Menchville
Birth Date: 3/23/1989
Position: Forward
Height: 5-8
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Career:
2010: Recorded first point of the season assisting on Kelly Evans' goal in the 2-1 win at Radford.
2009: Played in all 20 games with four starts ... Took 26 shots, with 11 on frame.
2008: Played in 18 games as a key reserve for ODU ... Scored two goals and added an assist for second consecutive season ... Took 18 shots, including 12 on goal ... Scored goal and assist against Georgia State (9/26) and had game-winning goal against NC State (9/21).
2007: Named CAA Rookie of the Week after two goal effort at #30 James Madison ... Added an assist against Radford ... Started four games and played in 16 for the Lady Monarchs in her rookie year ... Took 11 shots, putting five on goal.
High School: Selected to participate in 2005 Regional ODP Camp ... Selected to Virginia ODP ... Named to 2005 All-Region second team and Daily Press All-Star Team as well as the All-Peninsula Team ... Named to 2004 Peninsula District second team ... District champion 2004-06 ... Played for Beach FC Majix, ranked 29th in the nation and third in the state. Personal: Born March 23, 1989 ... Daughter of James and Andrea Williams...Has one sibling, Rayce (23) ... Hobbies include painting and drawing ... Carries a four-leaf clover in soccer bag at all times ... Majoring in graphic design.
On the Field:
| Year | GP/GS | G | A | PTS | Shots |
| 2007 | 16/4 | 2 | 1 | 5 | 11 |
| 2008 | 18/0 | 2 | 1 | 5 | 18 |
| 2009 | 20/4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 26 |
| TLS | 54/8 | 4 | 2 | 10 | 55 |
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