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The Old Dominion University women’s soccer team secured a narrow 1-0 victory against James Madison University in the TowneBank Royal Rivalry match. This win marks a significant milestone for head coach Angie Hind as she celebrates her 100th career victory. Ashlynn Kulha scored the decisive goal in the 9th minute, assisted by Yuliia Khrystiuk. ODU dominated offensively, with 19 shots to JMU’s 8, while goalkeeper Ellie Goodrich made crucial saves to maintain the shutout. The team aims to continue their momentum in their upcoming match against Coastal Carolina.
Norfolk, Virginia – The Old Dominion University (ODU) women’s soccer team triumphed over James Madison University (JMU) with a narrow 1-0 victory in the TowneBank Royal Rivalry match held on September 18, 2025. This win not only marks a key win in the rivalry but also represents a significant milestone for ODU’s head coach, Angie Hind, as she celebrated her 100th career victory.
The decisive goal came early in the match when Ashlynn Kulha scored in the 9th minute, benefiting from an assist by Yuliia Khrystiuk following a corner kick. ODU started on a high note and maintained pressure on JMU throughout the first half, outshooting them 11-4. The match concluded with ODU taking a total of 19 shots compared to JMU’s 8, demonstrating their offensive dominance.
In terms of defensive play, ODU’s goalkeeper, Ellie Goodrich, made a total of 4 saves to secure the shutout, while JMU’s Sofia DeCerb also showcased her skills with 5 saves. ODU had 6 shots on goal and earned 5 corner kicks during the match, while JMU managed 4 shots on goal and earned 1 corner kick.
Riley Mullen from ODU was especially active during the match, creating multiple shot opportunities, including a significant near miss in the 26th minute. The second half saw JMU finally registering their first shot in the 65th minute, but it was swiftly saved by Goodrich. The closing moments of the game had JMU’s Ginny Lackey attempt a shot with merely 14 seconds left on the clock, but it was off-target, ensuring ODU’s lead held firm.
Following the match, Coach Hind acknowledged her team’s performance, noting their aggressive defensive tactics and composed play but also highlighted areas for improvement. With this victory, ODU’s season record now stands at 5-1-2, while JMU’s record has fallen to 4-3-3.
Looking ahead, ODU is set to compete against Coastal Carolina for their third Sun Belt Conference game on September 21, 2025, as they aim to continue their successful season and build on their current momentum from this rivalry win.
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- Wikipedia: Old Dominion Monarchs Women’s Soccer
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- Google Search: James Madison University Women’s Soccer
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- Encyclopedia Britannica: Soccer
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