LANCASTER, Pa. - The Royals wrapped up their time in PA on Saturday, with a morning showdown against Lancaster Bible.
The Chargers scored a goal in the final seconds of the first quarter, and added an insurance goal in the fourth, to secure a 2-0 win.
Records: EMU 0-2, 0-0 ODAC | Lancaster Bible 1-1, 0-0 UEC
Highlights
- Emma Huante picked up a pair of big saves in the first quarter, but after a save, LBC's Abby Olver took a pass from Riley Danko and put a shot on cage that got past the goalkeeper for a 1-0 Lancaster Bible lead.
- Huante added two more saves in the second quarter, and EMU's offense picked up their first chance in the frame. First-year Aarin McIntosh put a shot on target, but it was turned away by the Charger keeper, as LBC took a 1-0 lead into the break.
- Neither team was able to add to the scoreboard in the third, as Jada Gibson had two shots on goal for EMU, with one being a GK save and the other being a defensive save. For Lancaster Bible, Teresa Green, who replaced Huante in net at halftime, picked up a save, while Gibson added her first defensive save of the season.
- Less than two minutes into the fourth, LBC added to their lead, but EMU continued to pressure the Chargers defense as Tanner Wade and Shay Gough both put shots on target, but neither could find pay dirt as LBC finished out the win.
Statistical Leaders
Saves: Huante (4), Green (2)
Defensive Saves: Gibson (1)
SOG: Gibson (2)
What's Next
EMU will continue playing teams from PA to start the season, as they welcome Juniata to the EMU Turf Field on Wednesday. Gametime is set for 4:00 pm.
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