BRIDGEWATER, Va. – EMU Men's Soccer sought to start October by continuing their recent winning ways in a road match against crosstown rival Bridgewater. Unfortunately, it was the Eagles who came out on top 3-0, handing the Royals their first ODAC loss of the season.
Records: EMU 5-3-3, 2-1-2 ODAC | Bridgewater 5-2-4, 1-2-2 ODAC
Highlights
- 44' | It looked as if the two teams would go into halftime scoreless, but then Bridgewater's Cole Dunbar snuck one by EMU goalkeeper Andrew Arledge to give the Eagles a 1-0 lead at the break.
- The Eagles padded their lead further in the second half with an unassisted goal by Ali Malik in the 57th minute, followed by a second goal by Dunbar in the 66th minute to give the match its 3-0 final score.
- The loss snaps a five-match unbeaten streak for the Royals, which started with a 3-1 win over Mary Baldwin back on Sept. 16.
- Despite the defeat, EMU still boasts a solid road record of 4-3 so far this season.
Statistical Leaders
Shots: Simon Yoder,
Ford DeVault,
Josiah King (2)
Shots on Goal: Five players tied with 1
Saves: A. Arledge (2)
What's Next
The EMU Men's Soccer team looks to bounce back when they host Randolph College on Saturday, Oct. 7. Kick-off from the EMU Turf Field will be at 4 p.m. This will also be the Rowdy Royals and Senior Day match for men's soccer.
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