NORFOLK, Va. – Thursday night’s match against UTEP (12-5-2, 6-2-1) will mark the 2014 regular season finale for the Old Dominion women’s soccer team (4-9-4, 3-4-2) and Senior Night for Jessie Klamut, Taylor Smith and Alexis Thomas. The match is slated to start at 7:00 p.m. with a ceremony for ODU’s three seniors to be held just before kickoff. The first 75 fans to show up to Thursday’s match will receive a FREE ODU SOCCER SCARF.
The Lady Monarchs currently sit in a tie for ninth place in the Conference USA standings. The top eight out of 14 teams will be invited to the 2014 Conference USA Championships in Charlotte, N.C. on Nov. 5-9. The Miners have already clinched one of the eight spots and are currently in third place in the conference standings, behind only North Texas and Rice.
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Redshirt-freshman Madison Hogan currently leads Old Dominion in points with 14 off six goals, while senior Jessie Klamut has compiled 12 points off five goals.
CONFERENCE USA TIEBREAKER CRITERIA
1) Head to head results between tied teams;
2) Point total against common opponents;
3) Goals differential from common opponents, using goals scored minus goals scored against;
4) Goals scored against common opponents combined;
5) Best RPI.
Old Dominion Head Coach Angie Hind on Alexis Thomas:
“‘Lexi’ is possibly one of the most positive and engaging young women I have had the pleasure of knowing. She has came back this year from an ACL injury with such courage and has been a shining example of how to deal with adversity with such class and determination. She has been a real positive role model and captain this year and has made an impact on many of our younger players this season with her kindness, motivation and resilience. It has been my great pleasure to have had the opportunity to get to know and coach ‘Lexi’ this year and I know that this program is in a better place because of her influence this year.”
Hind on Jessie Klamut:
“Jessie simply leads by example. Whether it be on the field or in the classroom, or in the community she is a tremendous role model for this program. Her qualities as a forward have helped this program step forward this year and I have witnessed how respected she is by our opponents as well. Jessie is a tremendously talented player who matches her quality with work rate. She has without a doubt made a real impact on this program and is a genuine pleasure to be around. She’s always grounded and always wanting the best for those around her. She has been a stellar captain this season and I thank her for all she has done for this program.”
Hind on Taylor Smith:
“Taylor, whilst naturally quiet has really stepped forward this year and shown great inner strength and determination to help lead this program. I have truly enjoyed getting to know and being able to coach Taylor; not only is she a tremendously technical player but she is such a mature and genuine person who has brought so much more to this program than she realizes this season. Her love of the game is evident in her contribution towards coaching young players and I have no doubt that she will continue to inspire and encourage those around her. Taylor has made a genuine impact to this program as a captain this year and I thank her for all that she has contributed.”
MEET UTEP (12-5-2, 6-2-1)
The Miners are led by Angela Cutaia’s 17 points off seven goals and three assists. UTEP averages a total of 28 shots per match, while holding their opponents to 14 shots per game. Goalkeeper Sarah Dilling has made 75 saves so far this season, while allowing a goals against average of 0.843 and seven shutouts.
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