Western Kentucky (6-1-1, 3-0-1 C-USA) at Old Dominion (4-4-1, 3-2-0 C-USA)
Game Info – Friday, April 2 at 7 p.m. EST
Location – ODU Soccer Complex (Norfolk, Va.)
Stream - CUSA.TV ($)
Live Stats – CLICK HERE
NORFOLK, Va. – The Old Dominion women's soccer team will welcome Western Kentucky to the ODU Soccer Complex on Friday, April 2 for a 7 p.m. start. Friday night's game will stream on CUSA.TV. To accommodate Monarch fans as a result of the difficult circumstances related to the pandemic, the ODU Athletics department is pleased to offer free admission to all home ODU soccer matches for the 2021 season.
Friday night will mark Senior Night for three Monarchs: Blair Vilov, Amanda Nhek and Josie Sauro. Vilov, Nhek and Sauro will be honored before the match.
Blair Vilov (Forward from Salisbury, Md.)
Vilov has appeared in 31 matches for Old Dominion, scoring two goals for four points.
Vilov has compiled a 3.83 GPA as an accounting and finance double major. She has been named to the Dean's List every semester, while earning C-USA Commissioner Medals and C-USA Honor Roll accolades each year.
Angie Hind on Vilov:
"It has been such a great pleasure to work with Blair. I cannot speak highly enough of her work-rate and her desire to contribute to this team throughout her four years here. Loved by her teammates for her grit and determination, she has shown what ODU means to her. Challenged by some injuries she has played through; she met that adversity head on and has been a key part of this program's success these past four years. I couldn't be prouder of her achievements academically and certainly thank her for everything she has brought and continues to bring to this team every single day."
After graduation, Vilov will work as a Staff Accountant at DesRoches and Company.
Amanda Nhek (Forward from Gainesville, Va.)
Nhek has appeared in 44 matches in three seasons for Old Dominion, scoring 15 goals, dishing out nine assists for 39 total points, while scoring three game-winners for the Monarchs. At one point during her career, she scored a goal in nine consecutive matches.
Nhek has compiled a perfect 4.0 GPA as a physical education major and health education minor. She has been named to the Dean's List every semester, while earning C-USA Commissioner Medals and C-USA Honor Roll accolades each year.
Angie Hind on Nhek:
"Since transferring here, Amanda has grasped the opportunity to impact this program. As a player, she is tremendously unique in her ability to come alive inside the penalty box, like few others I have ever worked with. She simply has a great desire and instinct to score goals and has done that consistently for us since her arrival. As a dedicated student, I have seen how hard she works academically, and I have always respected her drive, honesty and ambition. While not always the loudest… her quiet, timely words of wisdom and encouragement to those around her have inspired many. I thank her for all she has brought to this program and am so glad she chose to become a Monarch."
Following graduation, Nhek has been accepted into the Antonin Scalia Law School at George Mason University.
Josie Sauro (Saint Paul, Minn.)
Sauro appeared in 14 matches for Old Dominion before becoming a student-manager for the Monarchs.
Angie Hind on Sauro:
"Since becoming a Monarch, Josie has shown hard work, determination and resilience throughout her four years here. Always a kind-hearted and supportive teammate, she has shown others around her the true value of teamwork. Despite her playing career being cut short with an injury, Josie has remained a part of this program and remained impactful throughout her time here. Her genuine desire to help this team reach success has been selfless and immensely respected by her teammates and coaches alike. I am so proud of her resilience and thank her for everything she has contributed to this team on and off the field."
Sauro has compiled a 3.83 GPA as a biology major with a Spanish minor. She has been named to the Dean's List every semester, while earning C-USA Commissioner Medals and C-USA Honor Roll accolades each year.
Old Dominion
The Monarchs are currently on a three match win streak, as Old Dominion has outscored its opponents 7-0 during the win streak. ODU's last loss came on Feb. 26. ODU's defense has shutout its opponents in five of nine total matches this season.
The Monarchs currently sit in a tie for second place in the league's East division. The top eight teams (top four out of seven teams from each division) during the regular season, as determined by points, will advance to the C-USA Tournament in Houston on April 13-17.
For a complete look at the Conference USA standings, please CLICK HERE.
The latest installment of In Hindsight was released earlier this week, as Angie Hind and Ted Alexander talk all things ODU women's soccer. To watch the newest edition of In Hindsight, please CLICK HERE.
A total of 824 fans will be allowed to attend home ODU soccer games due to COVID-19 restrictions. Fans will be admitted on a first come, first served basis. The gate on 43rd Street will open 60 minutes prior to kickoff. Fans can park in Lot 43.
COVID Policies:
- Mask required for entry into stadium. No gaiters.
- Maintain social distancing while in the facility.
- No large gatherings inside the facility.
- Please sit in the stands in the designated locations.
- Wash hands frequently.