HARRISONBURG, Va. – For the second straight night, the Royals played in front of the home crowd at Yoder Arena, as they took on Roanoke College.  

The game proved to be a back-and-forth contest until Roanoke separated themselves in the fourth quarter, outscoring EMU 25-11, en route to a 74-58 win.

Records: EMU 7-13, 2-11 ODAC | Roanoke: 13-5, 7-4 ODAC

Highlights

First Quarter
The first period proved to be a scrappy one full of hustle plays. For the Royals it was Trinity Washington who set the tone offensively as she scored 7 of the 14 total points in the quarter. EMU found itself heading into the second quarter down 5, 19-14.  

Second Quarter
The Maroons were able to extend their lead to 10 before back-to-back threes from Mya Hamlet and Lauryn Moore pulled EMU within four. Roanoke continued to lead late in the half, 34-25, but Hamlet's hot hand cut the Maroons lead to three at the half.

Third Quarter
EMU came out on a 5-0 run, with points from Hamlet and Caris Lucas, to take a 36-34 lead to start the third. The teams traded points to Roanoke leading by one, but EMU answered with a 5-0 run to take a 43-39 advantage. The teams once again went back to point swapping, but a Roanoke free throw gave the Maroons a two-point lead heading to the fourth.  

Fourth Quarter
EMU was able to take a one-point lead after a Washington three to start the fourth. RC pulled back ahead, leading by just one with 6:20 left, before ending the game on a 13-2 run to secure the win.

Statistical Leaders

Hamlet – 21 points, 6 assists, 5 rebounds

Washington – 20 points, 3 rebounds, 3 assists

Moore – 8 points, 6 rebounds, 2 steals

What's Next

The Royals are back in action on Saturday as they travel to Virginia Wesleyan to face the Marlins in an ODAC matchup. Tipoff is at 2pm.

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