Final Score: VMI 2, Hampton 0

Location: Hampton Soccer Complex

Records: Hampton 0-1-0, VMI 1-0-0

The Short Story: Taylor Callahan scored with eight minutes left in the first half and Sierra Brewer added one three minutes into the second half as VMI defeated Hampton 2-0.  This marked the second straight season that Hampton has opened its home schedule with VMI, who now leads the all-time series 4-0.

BEHIND THE NUMBERS

• Maya Andrews made six saves on six shots on net in the first half and Rebekah Smetana had four saves in the second.
• The Keydets led in corner kick opportunities 4-2.
• Hampton had two shots on goal per half, and were outshot 29-4 in the game.

HOW IT HAPPENED

• After 14 shots by the Keydets if the first half, Taylor Callhan collected her first goal of the season in the 37^th minute.
• Both Marilyn Cardenas and Maria Vargas of VMI had good looks toward the end of the first half, but both shots were saved as the Keydets took a 1-0 lead into halftime.
• VMI pushed the lead to 2-0 almost three minutes into the second half off a header by Sierra Brewer with an assist from Julianna Knoblett.
• In the second half, VMI came out with two straight shots going high above the net, followed by a shot on net by Julianne Knoblett.
• Hampton would fight back, as with two and half min remaining in the second half Sydney Jackson would create space for a shot attempted but hit the crossbar.

WHAT'S NEXT
The Lady Pirates travel to Washington D.C. on Wednesday, Aug. 29 as they square off with American University at 5:00pm.

For more information on Hampton University women's soccer, please contact the Office of Sports Information at 757-727-5811 or visit the official Pirates website at www.hamptonpirates.com.