Winless in Big East Conference play and riding an eight-game losing streak, the Owls traveled to Norfolk, Virginia Oct. 20 to face Old Dominion University, the No. 12 team in the National Field Hockey Coaches Association coaches poll.
Despite allowing 21 shots and 11 penalty corners, the squad defeated the Monarchs 1-0 for its first victory since a 4-2 win against Monmouth University Sept. 18.
With the win, the Owls also moved from last place to a four-way tie for third place in the Big East Conference standings.
“Not only was it a huge conference win, but it was a huge win in the NCAA,” coachMarybeth Freeman said.