HARRISONBURG, Va. - EMU kicked off the 2025 ODAC season on Saturday, welcoming in Randolph Macon to Harrisonburg. 

The Yellow Jackets scored at least five goals in three of four quarters, en route to a 25-2 win. 

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

Highlights

• RMC took a 2-0 lead in the first minute and 10 seconds, before EMU answered with one of its own at the 12:28 mark. Courtney Crawford's pass found Alex Palizzi, whose shot beat the Yellow Jackets keeper, to cut the score to 2-1. 
• Cristal Narciso had at least two saves in each quarter, with five and four in the third. 
• Ava Walker continued her streak of a goal in all the Royals games, when she netted one late in the fourth quarter. 
• Despite the final score, EMU's defense played hard for all 60 minutes, causing five turnovers and grabbing 18 ground balls. 

Statistical Leaders
Palizzi: 1 goal, 1 caused turnover
Walker: 1 goal, 2 draw controls
Narciso: 13 saves, 6 ground balls

What's Next
EMU will be back in action on Wednesday when they make the trip to Lynchburg to take on Randolph College. Opening draw is set for 7 pm. 

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