HARRISONBURG, Va. - EMU was on its home field on Saturday, as they took on the Hornets of the University of Lynchburg.
Teresa Green and the Royals defense was tested often, and Green came up with a career-high 19 saves, but it was the Hornets who left Harrisonburg with a 10-0 win.
Records: 0-13, 0-6 ODAC | Lynchburg 11-5, 6-0 ODAC
Highlights
- The Royals defense held Lynchburg without a shot on goal through the first 8:51 of the game. But in the ninth minute, Lynchburg broke through, putting a goal on the board for a 1-0 lead. They added two more in the frame while Green picked up two saves.
- Green added four more saves in the second, but Lynchburg was able to add to their lead with two more, to take a 5-0 lead into the break.
- The Hornets rounded out their scoring with three goals in the third and two more in the fourth, while Green continued to rack up saves, picking up 13 in the second half. EMU's best offensive chance came at the end of the third quarter on a penalty corner, but Kaylin Ozuna's shot sailed wide.
Statistical Leaders
Saves: Green (19 - career high)
Shots: Ozuna (1)
What's Next
EMU will head to Virginia Beach on Wednesday, for a midweek ODAC matchup with Batten. Gametime is set for 5:00 pm.
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