Sept. 1, 2004
NORFOLK, VA--The Old Dominion men's soccer team kicks off their regular season tonight at home, taking on the Campbell Camels. Game time is at 7:00 PM. The Monarchs defeated Campbell 5-0 last season in Buies Creek, NC, and have a 4-1-1 all-time edge against the Camels. Campbell is coming off an undefeated preseason, going 2-0-0.
The Monarchs, ranked #9 in the College Soccer News preseason poll, went 1-0-1 in preseason action, defeating Virginia Tech 3-2 in Blacksburg, before battling NC State to a scoreless tie in 90 minutes of action. The Monarchs are undefeated in their past 14 home regular season games (16 if NCAA tournament games are added), dating back to 2002. ODU was last defeated at home by Coastal Carolina 4-0 in the second game of the 2002 Stihl Soccer Classic.
ODU will have a quick turnaround to their next game, when they take on Davidson at home Saturday night, at 7:00 PM.