NORFOLK, VA (Mar. 15) -- #20 Old Dominion University topped Colonial AthleticAssociation foe Richmond, 10-9, at Foreman Field on the campus of Old Dominion University. With the win, the Lady Monarchs improve to 1-2 overall (1-0 CAA). The Spiders are 2-3 overall/0-1 CAA.Freshman Marlaine Smith (Gaithersburg, Md.) paced the Old Dominionscoring attack with three goals on the afternoon. Junior attack DanaWisniewski (Collegeville, Pa.) added a pair of goals and assist for thewinners.
Old Dominion jumped out to a quick 2-0 goal before Richmond tied thegame at two. The two teams exchanged goals the rest of the way. Aftertaking a slim 10-9 lead, the Lady Monarchs played staunch defense.Junior goalkeeper Laurie Koller (Collegeville, Pa.) collected sevensaves, including a superb effort with less than one minute inregulation, preserving the win.
Old Dominion will host a pair of games this weekend, taking on RutgersSaturday at 1 pm and Temple Sunday at 12 noon.
SCORING SUMMARYODU4 6 10 (29 shots on goal)UR 6 3 9 (21 shots on goal)FIRST HALFODU 25:40 Jennifer HeisterODU 25:06 Erin Lindsey (Pam Seebald)UR 22:05 Carrie AitkenUR 20:36 Lacy Pica (Jessica Popham)ODU 19:56 Marlaine Smith (free position)UR 18:40 Amy StringerODU 14:40 Jenna Bajus (free position)UR 10:14 Katie ChasneyUR 5:53 Lacy PicaUR 4:36 Jessica Popham (free position)SECOND HALFODU 28:15 Dana WisniewskiODU 25:38 Marlaine SmithUR 16:36 Alexis BrandoliniUR 14:25 Alie CareyODU 12:49 Kendra Finger (free position)ODU 11:32 Dana Wisniewski (free position)ODU 10:31 Pam Seebald (Dana Wisniewski)ODU 7:11 Marlaine Smith (free position)UR 6:01 Kristy Gallagher (free position)GOALIE SAVESODU - Laurie Koller (7)UR - Kelly Johnson (15)