:: Three Second Half Goals Lift Monarchs to 3-2 Win
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NEWARK, DE (September 1) - Old Dominion University scored three goals in aspan of 2:41 midway through the second half to defeat the University ofDelaware, 3-2 in their season opener, Wednesday afternoon.
With the Blue Hens leading, 1-0 on a Rob McLeod goal in the firsthalf, the Monarchs tied the match on a goal by freshman Michael Tooley (Richmond,Va.) with 23 minutes remaining. One minute later senior Spiros Blackburn(Denton, TX.) put the Monarchs ahead on an assist from Martin Crowley(Coventry, England). The Monarchs final goal came 1:21 later by senior Jimmy Tanner(Syracuse, NY.) from sophomore Carlos Mendes (Mineola, NY.), the 1998 CAA Rookie ofthe Year. Delaware's last goal came from Brian Shepanski with six minutesleft.
The Monarchs return home to host Elon on Saturday night at 7:30 p.m.
ODU 0-3=3UD 1-1=2Scoring Summary1st HalfUD 37:42 Rob MacLeod from Brian Shepanski2nd halfODU 21:22 Michael TooleyODU 22:32 Spiros Blackburn from Martin CrowleyODU 23:53 Jimmy Tanner from Carlos MendesUD 39:35 Brian Shepanski.Shots on Goal:ODU(9) UD(10)Saves:-ODU- Chuck Connelly(3), UD-David Owens(1)