Ohio State
(6-0)
Old Dominion
(4-2)
No. 8 Buckeyes Top No. 18 Old Dominion, Stay Unbeaten
9/15/2024 2:52:00 PM | Field Hockey
Ohio State starts the year at 6-0 for the first time since the 2006 season
COLUMBUS, Ohio – The No. 8 Ohio State Buckeyes (6-0) protected their undefeated record on Sunday afternoon with a win over No. 18 Old Dominion (4-2) by a 2-1 final. The scarlet and gray defense held ODU to only five shots while senior goalkeeper Abby Danson logged three saves.
How it Happened
It was a defensive battle through the scoreless first half, with the Buckeyes only recording five shots and holding the Monarchs to one. Danson notched one save in the half.
The Buckeyes struck first with less than a minute left in the third quarter to go up 1-0. With 7:36 left in the match, Makenna Webster found the back of the cage. ODU answered in the fourth quarter to close the gap to one, but couldn't find the open goal again to leave the score 2-1. The Buckeyes out-shot the Monarchs 12-5 in the match.
How The Goals Were Scored
- Junior Lindsey Roberts came off the bench to put the Buckeyes on the board with 34 seconds left in the third. Roberts now has a career-high two goals this season.
- Makenna Webster struck again for the Buckeyes in the 52nd minute. Webster has scored at least one point in every game this season.
- Midfielder Frederique Zandbergen of ODU scored in the 56th minute, moving the score to 2-1.
Buckeye This and That
- This is the first season since 2006 the Buckeyes have started the year at 6-0 or better. The scarlet and gray went on to win the Big Ten that season and also reached the second round of the NCAA Tournament.
- Besides today, the Buckeyes hold two other ranked wins on the year: the season opener's 6-1 win against No. 20 UAlbany and a 5-0 shutout at No. 10 Syracuse.
- Webster has now saw goal-scoring action in four games this season, and sits at 29 in her career as a Buckeye.
- Ohio State entered today's match leading the nation in goals per game (5.00)
- Today's win marks the first time since 2010 the Buckeyes have bested the Monarchs. Old Dominion still leads the all-time series 5-2.
- The Buckeyes out-shot their opponents this weekend 29-12 with one goal allowed.
Statistically Speaking
Shots: Ohio State 12, ODU 5
Penalty Corners: Ohio State 4, ODU 4
Saves: Ohio State 3, ODU 6
Scoring Summary: OSU Q3 44:26 Lindsey Roberts (unassisted); OSU Q4 52:24 Makenna Webster (unassisted); ODU Q4 56:41 Frederique Zandbergen (Serena Langendoen/Sanci Molkenboer)
What's On Tap
The Buckeyes are back home this weekend, where they'll host Michigan State on Friday at 4 p.m. and Brown on Sunday at 1 p.m. More information on how live stats and how to stream can be found on the schedule page of OhioStateBuckeyes.com
Team Stats
Roberts, Lindsey
Assisted By: Webster, Makenna
GOAL by OSU Roberts, Lindsey (FIRST GOAL), Assist by Webster, Makenna.
44:26
Webster, Makenna
GOAL by OSU Webster, Makenna.
52:24
F. Zandbergen (3)
Assisted By: Serena Langendoen , Sanci Molkenboer
GOAL by ODU F. Zandbergen, Assist by Serena Langendoen and Sanci Molkenboer, goal number 3 for season.
56:41
