DANVILLE, Va.- The EMU Women's Soccer team ventured into Danville to take on Averett on their Senior Night. The Royals led at the half on a goal by Leah Beachy, but the home-standing Cougars rallied for a 2-1 win, handing EMU their fifth straight loss.
 
Highlights

• 34' | EMU found the scoreboard first when Beachy stole an Averett pass and then dialed up a long-range shot with her left foot to the right side of the Cougars' net. That gave the Royals a 1-0 lead, which they would take into halftime. It was Beachy's team-leading third goal of the season.
• 56' | The Royals' advantage, however, would not last long in the second half. Averett's Ceila Diego knotted the match 1 on an unassisted effort.
• 74' | Diego also tallied the game-winner for the Cougars, taking a pass from Leah Brethren on a breakaway and sending the ball to complete the brace.

 
Statistical Leaders
Goals: Leah Beachy (1)
Shots on Goal: Beachy, Angel Hines, Maria Bettilyon (1)
Saves: Aja Laun, Anna Filipkowski (6)
 
What's Next
The EMU Women's Soccer team will play their final home match of the season this Wednesday, Oct. 25, when they welcome Virginia Wesleyan to Harrisonburg. Kick-off at the EMU Turf Field will be at 4 p.m.