BRIDGEWATER, Va. - The Royals were back in action Wednesday afternoon, heading south for another showdown in the Route 42 Rivalry against the Bridgewater College Eagles.
The first half would be a highly contested game, with BC holding a narrow 1-0 advantage into halftime. Once the second half began, Bridgewater would come out looking to extend its lead, and they succeeded as they managed to score five more goals to take the 6-0 win.
Records
EMU 4-8-2, 2-4 ODAC | Bridgewater College 10-1-2, 5-0-2 ODAC
Highlights
- Royals goalkeeper Gabi Dewey would come into action very early in the first half. With only four minutes on the down, she registered her first save of the game after a Bridgewater shot that Dewey tipped over the goal. Just over a minute later, she would make another big save for the Royals after an Eagles shot toward the center of the goal.
- EMU's best chance of the first half came in the 35th minute when a handball in the box gave the Royals a penalty kick. Hailey Walker stepped up to take it, but her shot went wide left to keep the game tied at zero.
- BC would break that tie in the 41st minute, taking a 1-0 lead into the half.
- The Eagles would come out hot in the second half and manage to extend their advantage with five more goals to end the game, despite four more saves in the frame.
Statistical Leaders
Saves: Dewey (9)
Shots: Walker (2)
What's Next
The Royals will be back in action Saturday for their home matchup against the Averett University Cougars. Kickoff is set for 6:00 PM.
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