HARRISONBURG, Va. – It looked like we were destined for overtime.

After Bridgewater scored the game-tying goal seven minutes into the third quarter, neither offense was able to pick up the game winner. But, with the final minute ticking down, EMU was awarded a penalty stroke. Brandy Troutman stepped up, buried it in the bottom left corner and the EMU defense held strong for the final 44 seconds as EMU took down Bridgewater 3-2 in an exciting Homecoming matchup.

Records: EMU 6-4, 1-2 ODAC | Bridgewater 4-5, 1-1 ODAC

Highlights

• 5' – Bridgewater was able to get their first shot on goal less than five minutes into the game but Ann Ghally made a nice save to keep the game scoreless. A few seconds later EMU was called for a foul in the circle that awarded Bridgewater a penalty stroke. Kelli Mullen lined up for the shot but her attempt was wide as the game stayed scoreless.
• 7' – The Eagles were able to break through the Royals defense two minutes later when Kylie Amberger took a pass from Jade Buckles and found the back of the cage, putting BC ahead 1-0 after one.
• 21 ' – EMU picked up the offensive pressure to start the second quarter, earning three penalty corners in the first 10 minutes of the frame. They were able to pick up the equalizer when Troutman played a ball toward the goal that found the stick of Elizabeth Longacre, who put it past the Eagles keeper to tie things at one.
• 28' – The Royals took the lead seven minutes later, this time off the stick of Troutman. She dribbled to her right and fired a shot that rattled around the back of the cage for her sixth goal of the season.
• 38' – Amora Marchand tallied the tying goal midway through the third quarter. She took a ball toward the cage where, it looked like Troutman was waiting for a defensive save. But she was able to power the ball over Troutman's stick for the goal. But EMU's offensive pressure paid off for them late, setting up the game-winning penalty stroke by Troutman.

Statistical Leaders

• Troutman – 2 goals, 1 assist
• Longacre – 1 goal
• A. Ghally – 5 saves

Postgame Interview with B. Troutman

What's Next

EMU will head to Buena Vista on Monday for a non-conference showdown at Southern Virginia. That match will start at 6 pm. 

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