Villanova (0-2, 0-2 BIG EAST) at Old Dominion (2-1, 2-0 BIG EAST)
Game Info – Friday, Feb. 26 at noon | Saturday, Feb. 27 at 4 p.m.
Location – L.R. Hill Sports Complex (Norfolk, Va.)
Stream – Friday | Saturday
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COVID-19 Fan Policies – CLICK HERE
Fan Cutouts – CLICK HERE
NORFOLK, Va. – The Old Dominion field hockey team concludes a five-match homestand this Friday and Saturday with a pair of BIG EAST contests with Villanova. Friday's match starts at noon, and Saturday's tilt begins at 4 p.m.
ABOUT ODU
The Monarchs jumped out to a 2-0 start in conference play with a pair of wins against Temple last weekend. ODU took the opener with a 3-2 shootout victory before clamping down on the Owls for a 1-0 shutout win on Sunnday.
Cam MacGillivray and Marlon de Bruijne received weekly honors from the BIG EAST for the roles they played in the weekend sweep. MacGillivray was named the conference's Defensive Player of the Week and received additional recognition as the Play Safe/NFHCA Division I Defensive Player of the Week after she ended the shootout with a dramatic save from the 7-yard penalty spot and made a pair of saves in Sunday's shutout. The BIG EAST Freshman of the Week, de Bruijne scored both of ODU's goals in regulation on Saturday before adding a pair of successful tries, including the decisive one, in the shootout.
The sweep of Temple pushed the Monarchs' winning streak in BIG EAST games to seven, dating back to 2019.
ABOUT VILLANOVA
The Wildcats kicked off their season with a pair of 7-1 losses at Liberty. Claire Borman earned a spot on the BIG EAST Honor Roll after making 18 total saves across 90 minutes of action against the Flames.
Villanova was picked to finish last in the conference after going 7-10 in 2019 with a 1-6 mark in the BIG EAST.
THE SERIES
Old Dominion and Villanova are meeting for the 11th and 12th times with the Monarchs holding an 8-2 edge in the series.
Last season, ODU closed out the regular season with a resounding 6-0 win at Villanova. Alexandria Brewer collected a pair of goals, and Alice Demars provided two assists.
WHAT'S NEXT
Old Dominion leaves the comforts of the L.R. Hill Sports Complex for the next four matches. The Monarchs have a crucial series at Liberty on Saturday, March 6 and Sunday, March 7. After that is a pair of neutral site games with Providence in Villanova, Pennsylvania.
COVID POLICIES
The L.R. Hill Sports Complex will welcome 250 fans on a first come, first served basis. The main gate opens 60 minutes prior to the start of the match. Spectator parking is available in Lot 43. Tailgating is not permitted.
Fans in attendance must comply with the following guidelines:
- Mask required for entry. No gaiters.
- Maintain social distancing while in the facility.
- No large gatherings inside the facility (10+).
- Please sit in the stands in the designated locations.
- Wash hands frequently.
MONARCH FAN CUTOUTS
Due to popular demand, the Old Dominion University Athletics Department has made Monarch Fan Cutouts available for field hockey and women's lacrosse.
The "Monarch Cutouts", presented by Chartway, are available for $59. Monarch Cutouts purchased for ODU field hockey will be placed in a highly visible area of the L.R. Hill Sports Complex and will stay up throughout the spring, for the entirety of the ODU field hockey and women's lacrosse seasons. Photos of the fan cutouts will be posted on social media throughout the season.
Click here to purchase a cutout.