The Wake Forest women's soccer team secured a 1-0 victory over Old Dominion, marking their fourth consecutive win of the season. Redshirt-freshman goalkeeper Lizzie Thornton earned her first career shutout, while redshirt-junior defender Sierra Sythe scored the game-winning goal from a free kick in the 68th minute. The Deacs dominated possession and outshot the Monarchs, yet entered halftime scoreless. Despite having a second goal ruled out after review, Wake Forest maintained their lead to secure the win, which marks their fourth-straight shutout this season.

By the Numbers
  • Wake Forest outshot Old Dominion 28-3 for the match.
  • This victory extends Wake Forest's home unbeaten streak to 20 games since October 2024.
State of Play
  • Wake Forest improves to a 4-0-0 record in the season.
  • The team maintains a strong home field advantage with a 30-3-9 record since 2022.
What's Next

Next, Wake Forest will host Portland on Saturday, Aug. 29, in their final home match before heading on the road. The match will also feature a senior night celebration for two players.

Bottom Line

Wake Forest's strong defensive performance and offensive pressure, coupled with key contributions from young players like Thornton, position them well as they strive toward a promising season.