Marciano’s fourth-quarter goal lifts ODU past Temple, 2–1

Sofia Marciano scored with 9:35 remaining as Old Dominion beat Temple 2–1 Friday, October 16, in Philadelphia. The Monarchs improved to 10–3 overall and 2–2 in BIG EAST field hockey.

Madison Zalewski put the Monarchs ahead at 4:21 after Lotte Haagmans hit the post. Temple equalized at 26:20, with Rozlyn Maciejewski finishing a penalty-corner play assisted by Amanda Martin and Mathéa Lassalle.

After a scoreless third quarter, Marciano redirected a Haagmans shot at 50:25 for the winner. Temple pulled its goalkeeper for an extra field player and earned two late penalty corners, but could not score again.

Suus Broers made three saves for ODU. The Monarchs outshot Temple 15–8, and each team earned three penalty corners. Alex Lepore recorded eight saves for the Owls, who also received two defensive saves.

Temple fell to 5–9 overall and 1–3 in conference play. ODU continues its road trip at Richmond on Sunday, October 18, at 1 p.m. Eastern.