Liberty University
(9-2, 7-2BIG EAST)
Old Dominion
(5-3, 5-2BIG EAST)
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Final F |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liberty | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Old Dominion | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
No. 17 ODU Edges No. 4 Liberty 2-1, Friday
3/26/2021 12:00:00 AM | Field Hockey
The host Old Dominion Monarchs scored twice in a 64-second span of the third quarter and edged the Liberty Flames 2-1, Friday at the L.R. Hill Sports Complex.
Fourth-ranked Liberty falls to 9-2 on the season and 7-2 in the BIG EAST. Meanwhile, 17th-ranked Old Dominion snaps a two-match losing streak and improves 5-3 overall and 5-2 in conference.
The Lady Flames' Daniella Rhodes scored her team-best 14th goal of the season late in the second quarter. Riley Taylor of the Monarchs scored the game winner in the 38th minute.
Scoring Summary
27' – LIBERTY – Daniella Rhodes (Jill Bolton)
37' – OLD DOMINION – Ilse Westera (Riley Taylor)
38' – OLD DOMINION – Riley Taylor (Delphine Le Jeune)
Goalkeepers
W: Cam MacGillivray 5-3, four saves
L: Azul Irtixity Irigoyen 7-2, three saves
Turning Point
Liberty took a 1-0 lead into the break after Rhodes found the back of the cage at 26:40, assisted by Jill Bolton.
The Monarchs scored twice early in the third quarter to take the lead. ODU's Ilse Westera notched the equalizer at the 36:20 mark, assisted by Taylor. Taylor's go-ahead goal at 37:34 was a deflection into the left corner of the cage, assisted by Delphine Le Jeune.
ODU held off a Liberty charge in the fourth quarter, as the Monarchs played down a player for 12 minutes of the final frame. Liberty outshot ODU 6-1 over the final 15 minutes, but Monarchs goalkeeper Cam MacGillivray made two saves to preserve the victory for the hosts.
Key Stats & Notes
• Liberty outshot Old Dominion 11-8. Both teams earned three penalty corners.
• Liberty attempted 10 of its 11 shots after halftime. Bolton tallied a game-high six shots, three of which were on frame.
• Rhodes' goal was her 27th in 29 career games. Bolton's assist gives her 10 goals, 10 assists and 30 points on the year.
• The Lady Flames' one goal was a season low.
• Liberty surrendered multiple goals in a goal for only the third time this season. The other two instances were against UConn (three goals, March 13) and at No. 12 Duke (two goals, last Sunday).
• Friday's setback was the Lady Flames' first road loss of 2021. Liberty is 4-1 away from home, this season.
• The Lady Flames are 2-1 against the Monarchs this spring. Liberty defeated ODU twice at home in early March.
• Liberty is 6-5 all-time against ODU, including a 5-4 mark against the Monarchs since joining the BIG EAST in 2016.
Up Next
Liberty and Old Dominion will play game two of the weekend series, Saturday at 2 p.m. at the L.R. Hill Sports Complex.
The L.R. Hill Sports Complex will welcome 600 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.
Team Stats
RHODES, Daniella (14)
Assisted By: BOLTON, Jill
woman-up goal, 25 sweeps ball into circl
26:40
WESTERA, Ilse (1)
scored left side off a rebound
36:20
TAYLOR, Riley (5)
Assisted By: LE JEUNE, Delphine
2 deflects ball from 6 into left corner
37:34
