NORFOLK, VA - Ross Mackenzie connected on a penalty kick midway through the first half as the match's only goal as Old Dominion defeated UNC Greensboro, 1-0, in men's soccer action at the Stihl Classic on Saturday afternoon.

The Monarchs ( 5-1-0), ranked as high as No. 13 this week, scored the only goal of the match at 24:29 when Ross Mackenzie netted a penalty kick.

Old Dominion held a 20-8 advantage in shots, but only a 6-3 margin in actual shots on goal. Nate Berry had five saves for UNCG.

With the loss, UNCG dropped to 4-4-0 on the season. The Spartans will host Coastal Carolina on Friday night at 8 pm in a match televised internationally by Fox Soccer Channel.

AGATE

UNC Greensboro......  0  0 -  0

Old Dominion........  1  0 -  1

SCORING SUMMARY: ODU - Mackenzie (penalty kick) 24:29.  Shots: UNC Greensboro 8, Old Dominion 20. Saves: UNC Greensboro 5 (Berry 5), Old Dominion 3 (Newton 2; TEAM 1). Corner Kicks: UNC Greensboro 6, Old Dominion 6. Fouls: Old Dominion 15, UNC Greensboro 11.

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