Old Dominion (3-7-1, 1-2-1) vs. #20 Kentucky (7-2-3, 1-1-1)
Game Info – Saturday, October 19 at 7 p.m.
Location – ODU Soccer Complex (Norfolk, Va.)
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NORFOLK, Va. – The Old Dominion (3-7-1, 1-2-1 C-USA) men’s soccer team will host #20 Kentucky (7-2-3, 1-1-1 C-USA) on Saturday, Oct. 19 at 7 p.m. The Monarchs are coming off a narrow 1-0 victory over William & Mary this past Saturday. The match will mark ODU's final regular season appearance at the ODU Soccer Complex.
Defensively, Oliver Padilla is coming off not only his first win, but first shutout of the season in goal for the Monarchs. Deniz Dogan leads the team offensively with four goals and a total of eight points this season.
About Kentucky
The Wildcats hold a 7-2-3 record this season. Most recently, they came off a 2-1 win over Ohio State Wednesday night. Kalil ElMedkhar leads the Wildcats offensively with five goals and four assists this season.
Last season ODU fell 3-0 to the Wildcats in Lexington. Overall, Kentucky holds a 4-1-2 record over the Monarchs. Kentucky is the defending C-USA Champion.
ODAF DAY
Saturday night’s match will also be an ‘ODAF Day’ for the men's soccer program.
ODAF Days at ODU home athletic events allow Old Dominion Athletic Foundation (ODAF) to increase exposure to the Monarch Fans, grow ODAF membership and further raise enhancement funds. It is important that ODAF continues to educate fans on its mission of supporting ODU student-athletes both in the classroom and in athletic competition. The ODAF Staff will be on site to take donations for the program. Thanks for supporting ODU Student-Athletes!
Mission:
The ODAF is integral to the success of Old Dominion University Athletics, and is the channel through which our fans and alumni can partner with our coaches and student-athletes for the advancement of the athletics program.
The mission of the ODAF is to raise financial support for Old Dominion University Athletics and to ensure that our coaches and student-athletes have the resources necessary to compete for championships.
Members of the ODAF also enjoy the satisfaction of knowing their gifts are investments in the lives of our student-athletes, providing the academic foundation and character building traits learned through a collegiate athletic experience. Because of you, we create winners in the classroom, in athletic competition, and in life.
Conference USA Mental Health Awareness
Conference USA and Conference USA SAAC have worked incredibly hard to progress the conference mental wellness initiative. Together they created GREEN OUT games in support of Mental Health Awareness. For tomorrow's match, your Monarchs will wear GREEN shoe laces to show support for fellow student-athletes, peers and community members in the pursuit of mental wellness. Conference USA encourages all to stand up to the stigma and continue the conversation. #ContinueTheConversation