CHAMBERSBURG, Pa. - After a two-game homestand, the Royals hit the road on Saturday, heading to PA to take on Wilson College.
The Phoenix used 10 first quarter goals en route to an 18-2 win over EMU.
Records: EMU 1-4, 1-1 ODAC | Wilson College 4-1, 0-0 United East
Highlights
- Cristal Narciso picked up a pair of saves in the opening period, but Wilson College was able to take a big lead with 10 first quarter goals. Amber Bonds had a free position shot with just over five minutes left in the quarter, but the Phoenix goalkeeper came up with the save to keep EMU off the board.
- Wilson was able to add three more goals in the second quarter, but Narciso limited the damage, coming up with three more saves, including on a free position shot at the end of the half.
- EMU got on the board at the 11:23 mark when a Wilson turnover resulted in a successful clear from EMU. Then Courtney Crawford beat the Phoenix keeper for her 11th goal of the season. Less than six minutes later, Crawford found the back of the cage once again for the Royals second score of the game.
- Narciso held the Phoenix to just five goals in the second half, grabbing six saves over the games final 30 minutes. But unfortunately, EMU wasn't able to cut into the Wilson lead as they held on for the win.
Statistical Leaders
Crawford: 2 goals, 1 ground ball
Narciso: 11 saves
Shayleigh Sims: 3 ground balls, 1 draw control, 1 caused turnover
What's Next
The Royals will be back on the field on Tuesday when they head south to Bridgewater for the Poultry-Road Rivalry. Opening draw against the Eagles is set for 4 pm.
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