Recap: Kentucky 4, Old Dominion 2 (Men's Soccer)

Game date: Friday, Oct. 2, 2026 · Bell Soccer Complex, Lexington

Finally! Kentucky men's soccer got its first win of 2026, a six-goal thriller over No. 23 Old Dominion at The Bell, 4-2.

ODU's Lewis Rourke scored in the fourth minute, but the Cats answered twice. Bains Smith tied it in the 22nd minute off an Agustin Lopez assist, and Bertil Alban scored in the 25th with Thomas Nielsen setting it up. It was UK's first halftime lead since Aug. 24.

Jason Parke tied it for ODU in the 73rd minute, but Kentucky went right back ahead. Mats Brune scored the first goal of his college career in the 74th, cleaning up a rebound after a Costa Iliadis shot was saved. Lopez sealed it in the 79th minute.

All four UK scorers got their first goals of the season. Kentucky outshot ODU 22-16, and freshman keeper Benjamin Rasmussen made six saves. The second half also had 11 yellow cards.

The win moved the Cats to 1-5-3 (1-1-1 Sun Belt). Next up: at No. 2 Indiana on Oct. 6.

Source: UK Athletics recap. Big Blue Times is an independent fan site.