MORGANTOWN, WEST VIRGINIA - The #2 West Virginia Mountaineers and #7 Old Dominion Monarchs played to a 2-2 draw at Dick Dlesk Soccer Stadium in front of 784 fans, with both teams creating numerous scoring opportunities throughout the match. The Mountaineers, currently ranked second in the nation, came into the game with a 12-3-3 record and a 7-2 conference mark, while the Monarchs held a 5-5-8 record and a 1-3-5 conference record. The draw marked the first tie for West Virginia in their last five games, and extended Old Dominion's unbeaten streak to four games.
The game's first goal came in the 32nd minute, when Isaac Scheer scored for the Mountaineers, giving them an early 1-0 lead. However, the Monarchs were able to equalize in the 65th minute, as Lewis Rourke netted a goal assisted by Michael Eberle and Mathias Krohnstad. Rourke struck again in the 82nd minute, putting Old Dominion up 2-1, but the Mountaineers were able to tie the game just seven minutes later, as Pablo Pozos scored off an assist from Juan Alvarez and Carlos Hernando. The late goal capped off an exciting finish to the game, with both teams pushing for a winner in the final minutes.
Throughout the match, both teams had their share of scoring chances, with West Virginia outshooting Old Dominion 18-15 and earning three corner kicks to the Monarchs' three. The Mountaineers' goalkeeper made six saves, while the Monarchs' goalkeeper made eight saves to keep his team in the game. Lewis Rourke was a standout player for Old Dominion, scoring two goals and helping to create several other scoring opportunities for his team. For West Virginia, Isaac Scheer and Pablo Pozos were key contributors, each scoring a goal and helping to drive their team's offense.
The draw marked an important result for both teams, as they head into the final stretch of their seasons. West Virginia, currently among the leaders in their conference, will look to bounce back from the draw with a win in their next game, while Old Dominion will aim to continue their unbeaten streak and climb the conference standings. With several key games remaining on their schedules, both teams will be looking to use this result as momentum heading into the final weeks of the season. T
In terms of team statistics, the Mountaineers' 10 shots on goal and 18 total shot attempts reflected their dominance in possession, but the Monarchs were able to make the most of their limited chances, scoring two goals on just six shots on goal. The game also featured eight yellow cards, with four given to each team, highlighting the physical and intense nature of the match. As the season enters its final stages, both West Virginia and Old Dominion will be looking to use this result as a building block for their respective playoff pushes, with the Mountaineers aiming to secure a top seed and the Monarchs fighting for a spot in the postseason tournament.