ODU Women’s Soccer storms past Towson in opener, 4-1

In the 2019 regular season opener, the ODU women’s soccer team (1-0-0) took down Towson (0-1-0) by a 4-1 score on Thursday night at the Tiger Soccer Complex.

Towson got on the scoreboard in the 14^th minute off a Jenna Blank goal to give the Tigers an early 1-0 advantage.

Senior co-captain Talia Tapper scored in the 37^th minute off a Cami Johnstone assist to tie the match at 1-1. The score remained 1-1 at the half, as the Monarchs held a 4-2 advantage in the shots department.

Riley Kennett struck in the 70^th minute off a pass from Malia Mariano, giving ODU a 2-1 lead.

Six minutes later, Amanda Nhek made it 3-1 in the 76^th minute. Erica Carpenter and Loes Van Loon were credited with the assist.

Indiah Hunter scored her first career collegiate goal off an Amanda Nhek pass in the 85^th minute to make it a 4-1 match.

For the contest, ODU held an 11-4 advantage for shots attempted.

Old Dominion will return to the pitch on Sunday, Aug. 25 at 6:00 p.m. ET, when the Monarchs host George Mason to the ODU Soccer Complex for ODU’s home opener. Sunday’s match will stream on C-USA TV.