The update says Ashlynn Kulha opened the scoring in the first half after an assist from Ally Richardson, before Sydney Somers added a second before the break. That kind of early control matters in college soccer, where game states can swing quickly and chasing teams are often forced into rushed decisions.
By halftime, Old Dominion reportedly had the match where it wanted it:
That is often the cleanest route to a comfortable night.
What stands out most is not only the scoreline, but the shape of the game. The report says Old Dominion finished with 11 shots to 3 and asked very little of goalkeeper Ellie Goodrich, who was credited with just one save across the full 90 minutes.
That points to a team that did two things well:
Hannah Morgan’s second-half goal, assisted by Riley Mullen, reportedly finished the job. The spread of goal contributions is another encouraging sign. When several players are involved in the scoring moves, it usually speaks to structure rather than one-off moments.
First wins for new coaches are rarely just ceremonial. They ease tension, reward early buy-in and give players proof that the message on the training ground can translate into results.
For Roberts, this one appears to have brought three useful markers:
The next step is the harder one: turning one polished home performance into a run of consistent displays. If Old Dominion can carry this balance into the next stretch of fixtures, the conversation will quickly move from first win to early momentum.