Pearson's Goal Gives Lady Monarchs a 2-1 Win Over Mason

Pearson's Goal Gives Lady Monarchs a 2-1 Win Over MasonPearson's Goal Gives Lady Monarchs a 2-1 Win Over Mason

Oct. 13, 2006

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FAIRFAX, VA--Old Dominion University sophomore Janna Pearson (Haymarket, VA.) scored with 46 seconds left in regulation to give the LadyMoanrchs (13-2/5-2) a 2-1 CAA victory at George Mason (6-8-1/3-4) Friday night.

The win ties the ODU school record for the most victories in a season whichWas originally set in 2000 (13-7-1). ODU took the early lead as CAA leading scorerKatie Watson (Woodbridge, VA.) scored her 11th goal of the season midway in the firstHalf.

Mason tied the match with 23 minutes left as Kelly Keelan socred on an assistFrom Leslie Cabe. With time running out Watson fed Pearson in the box off a corner kick for the game winner. Mason outshot ODU, 17-13 as ODU sophomore keeperLauren Tupman (Virginia Beach, VA.) had a career high 11 saves. ODU also hadTwo other defensive saves in the match. The Lady Monarchs return to action onSunday at Towson.

ODU 1-1=2GMU 0-1=1

23:53 ODU Katie Watson67:15 GMU Kelly Keelan from Leslie Cabe89:14 ODU Janna Pearson from Katie Watson

Shots: ODU (13), Mason (17); Corners: ODU (4), Mason (2)Saves: Tupman(11), Mason-Kasey Davenport (4)