HARRISONBURG, Va. – The EMU Men's Soccer Royals capped off a Homecoming tripleheader at the EMU Turf Field by playing host to the reigning ODAC champions from Lynchburg.
Despite the Hornets putting up 29 shots, 11 of which were on net, goalkeeper
Andrew Arledge and the sturdy Royals defense held firm to take a 0-0 draw and earn a critical point in the ODAC table. With the tie, EMU ended a 12-game losing streak to Lynchburg going back to 2011.
Records: EMU 5-4-5, 1-2-2 ODAC | Lynchburg 6-2-3, 4-1-1 ODAC
Highlights
- Lynchburg's first shot on net came at the 11:14 mark in the first half, as Arledge made the first of his career-high 11 saves on the night.
- The Hornets swarmed EMU's net until the very end, with Arledge making two more crucial saves in the final minute.
- In two matches at home this week, the Royals earned four of a possible six points in ODAC play to keep themselves in contention for a spot in the ODAC Tournament.
Statistical Leaders
Saves: A. Arledge (11)
What's Next
The EMU Men's Soccer team will take its show on the road when they visit Hampden-Sydney on Wednesday, Oct. 16. Kick-off for the mid-week match is scheduled for 7 p.m.
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