Hokies open season with win at San Diego

Tech downs Toreros, 1-0, in double overtime

August 19, 2017

	1	2	OT	2 OT	F
Virginia Tech (1-0)	0	0	0	1	1
San Diego (0-1)	0	0	0	0	0
Torero Stadium - 644 Box Score

The Virginia Tech women’s soccer team opened the 2017 season with a 1-0 double overtime victory over the University of San Diego on Friday night in San Diego. This was the season opener for both teams.

Alani Johnson, a senior forward from Virginia Beach, Virginia, scored the game’s only goal with 1:46 remaining in the second and final overtime. The assist went to Mikayla Mance.

The Hokies controlled the offensive end of the field for much of the game, outshooting the Toreros, 11-4, including a 6-1 advantage in the second half. Tech’s goalkeeper, Mandy McGlynn saved the only shot on goal she faced in the contest.

NOTES

Tech returns to action on Sunday afternoon, against Pepperdine, as they conclude play in the University of San Diego Tournament. Game time is 11 a.m. Pacific/2 p.m. Eastern time.

This was a homecoming for head coach Chugger Adair, who was an All-American at San Diego and earned both a bachelor’s and master’s degree from the University of San Diego.

Tech starter Kelsey Irwin also enjoyed a homecoming in the game, as she is a native of San Diego.

QUOTING CHUGGER ADAIR

“The result was good, the girls worked really hard and grinded it out. They really took the game, ‘the bull by the horns’ from the second half on.”

“We were a little unlucky not putting the game away sooner. I’m pleased by the result and great to get three points on the road and get the result.”

“We look forward to a very difficult game on Sunday.”

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