CHARLOTTE, N.C. | Riley Orr booted a shot that went off teammate Megan Greene’s back and into the goal for the game-clinching score as Charlotte edged Old Dominion 2-1 in the Conference USA women’s soccer opener for both teams Sunday.
The Lady Monarchs dropped to 2-6 overall, while Charlotte improved to 5-4.
Martha Thomas scored on Emily Truelove’s pass just four minutes into the match to give the 49ers the early lead.
Kathryn Hill got the equalizer for ODU with an unassisted goal in the 70th minute.
Lady Monarchs goalkeeper Krista Moisio collected a career-high eight saves.