HARRISONBURG, Va. - In their last non-conference game before the start of ODAC play, the Royals welcomed in Meredith College to the Turf Field for a Saturday showdown.
After a scoreless first quarter from both teams, Meredith's offense came alive for six goals across the final three frames, picking up a 6-0 win over EMU.
Records: EMU 0-7, 0-0 ODAC | Meredith 3-5
Highlights
- The Avenging Angels were able to get a couple of shots on cage to start the game, but Teresa Green turned both away to keep things scoreless after one.
- Green came up with another save to start the second quarter, but Meredith was able to put three on the board. EMU's best chance came in the 24th when Aarin McIntosh sent a pass ahead to a streaking Camryn Lohr. Lohr brought the ball forward and fired a shot, but it went wide to give Meredith the ball back.
- EMU's offense was able to get three straight penalty corners toward the end of the third, with McIntosh and Layla Cordova picking up shots on goal, but both were saved to keep EMU off the board.
- In the fourth, Green tacked on three more saves, including on a penalty stroke, while Shay Gough came up with her fifth defensive save of the season. But MC added two more goals to wrap up the scoring.
Statistical Leaders
Saves: Green (8)
SOG: McIntosh, Cordova,
Tanner Wade (1)
What's Next
EMU will be back on the field on Wednesday when they head to Winchester to open ODAC play. They'll battle #18 Shenandoah on Wednesday, with gametime starting at 6:00 pm.
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