Old Dominion’s defense played another outstanding game Saturday night against Western Kentucky. But without two key offensive starters who out with injuries, the offense struggled and the Hilltoppers claimed a 20-3 victory at S.B. Ballard Stadium.
It was the Conference USA opener and the third loss in a row for ODU (0-1 C-USA, 1-4 overall).
ODU’s defense held the Hilltoppers at bay until late in the fourth quarter when the Monarchs ran out of gas.
WKU shut down ODU’s offense in the first half, as the Monarchs gained just 59 yards. Even though the defense twice forced turnovers in Hilltopper territory, the Monarchs came away with just 3 points on a Nick Rice field goal and WKU led, 10-3.