HAMPTON, Va. – The Hampton University women's soccer team opens its home schedule on Monday afternoon with a 4pm kick against VMI at the HU Soccer Complex.

Both teams fell in their respective season openers on Friday as Hampton lost 5-3 at The Citadel, while VMI dropped a 1-0 decision at home to UNC Asheville.  VMI leads the all-time series 2-0 winning 7-0 last year in Lexington.

Hampton scored all three of its goals in the second half on Friday by three different freshmen.  Leslie Jaiyesmi scored in the 49^th minute, Ayana Garvin tallied one in the 67^th minute, while Michelle Zilberman blasted a penalty kick in the 85^th minute.

VMI gave up a goal in the 84^th minute in its season-opening loss on Friday.  UNC Asheville outshot them 23-11 but standout goalie stops by both squads kept the game scoreless until the last six minutes.

Hampton will return to the home pitch on August 27 when they face Mt. St. Mary's at 2 pm.

For more information on Hampton University women's soccer, please contact the Office of Sports Information at 757-727-5757 or visit the official Pirates website at www.hamptonpirates.com.