HARRISONBURG, Va.  – After a dramatic last-second goal on the road, the EMU Men's Soccer team returned home the EMU Turf Field for a Saturday night, under the lights showdown with Randolph Macon. A high-energy, fast-paced second half ultimately led to a 1-1 draw between the two sides.

Itzar Mejia Atreaga, a senior midfielder from El Salvador, stepped up to get the equalizing goal for the Royals in the 63rd minute. The score had added significance for Arteaga as it was first career college goal.

Records: EMU 5-2-5, 0-1-2 ODAC | Randolph Macon 6-2-2, 0-1-1 ODAC

Highlights

• The first half was very defense-oriented, as the two squads combined for just five shots in the opening 45 minutes, only one of which was on net. That shot on target belonged to EMU as Iverson Garcia sent a shot to the lower left side of the net that was stopped by the Yellow Jackets' goalkeeper.
• 57' | The pace of play picked up considerably in the second half. Following a foul in the box by an EMU player, Randolph Macon was awarded a penalty kick. Wiley Eubank booted the penalty home to give the Yellow Jackets a 1-0 lead.
• 63' | However, the Royals did not trail for long. Arteaga took the ball, dribbled towards the center and shot from the near the top of the box and into the upper-right corner of the net. Arteaga's unassisted effort evened the match up at 1-1.
• Both the Royals and the Yellow Jackets exchanged opportunities to take the lead but neither side could muster a game-winner.

Statistical Leaders
Goals: Atreaga (1)
Shots: Garcia, Tokhi (3)
Saves: A. Arledge (2)

What's Next
The EMU Men's Soccer Royals will have a week to prepare for their Homecoming Game next Saturday, Oct. 11 when they welcome Randolph College to the EMU Turf Field. Opening whistle against the WildCats is scheduled for 3 p.m.