HARRISONBURG, Va. – The Royals women's soccer team wrapped up their 2023 home slate on Wednesday, taking on #24 Virginia Wesleyan in an ODAC matchup.
The Marlins used a pair of first half goals, adding three in the second half, to pick up a 5-0 win over EMU.
Records: EMU 1-12-3, 1-7-1 | Virginia Wesleyan 12-3-1, 8-0-1
Highlights
- The Royals held Virginia Wesleyan scoreless for the first 20 minutes of the game as starting keeper, Anna Filipkowski, picked up three saves to keep the game tied at zero.
- 20' - The Marlins broke the scoreless tie after a pass from Alexis Miller found Alexandria Soteriou, who put it past the keeper for a 1-0 lead. Olivia Braunbeck added a second goal at the 31:31 mark, giving VWU a 2-0 lead at the break.
- Just four minutes into the second half, Virginia Wesleyan added a third goal, this time from Charlotte Gantt, giving VWU a 3-0 lead. EMU's best chance came in the 65th minute when Lyndsay Harris dribbled up the far side and sent a shot toward the goal, but the Marlins keeper made a nice save to keep the shutout intact.
- Virginia Wesleyan added two more goals in the half, despite four saves from Filipkowski.
Statistical Leaders
Shots on Goal: Harris (1)
Saves: Filipkowski (10)
What's Next
EMU will conclude the 2023 season on Saturday when they head to North Carolina to take on Guilford. Kickoff against the Quakers is set for 6 pm.
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