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EMU Men’s Soccer falls at Virginia Wesleyan, 3-1

EMU Men’s Soccer falls at Virginia Wesleyan, 3-1

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VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (EMU Athletics) – The EMU Men’s Soccer team made a trek to the other side of the state on Wednesday, making a business trip to the beach for a showdown with Virginia Wesleyan. Unfortunately, the Royals wound up on the wrong side of a 3-1 score against the Marlins.

Records: EMU 6-3-5, 1-2-2 ODAC | Virginia Wesleyan 8-4-1, 2-3 ODAC

Highlights
• 36′ | EMU and Virginia Wesleyan went back and forth for most of the first half until the Marlins broke the stalemate with a goal by Mason Wakefield. That made the score 1-0 at the half.
• The Marlins broke away as the second half progressed with goals by JaMarhe Wills and Nolan Schulte to extend their lead to 3-0.
• 88′ | A foul in the box resulted in a penalty kick for EMU, which Iverson Garcia booted into the net to put the Royals on the board to avoid the shutout.

Statistical Leaders
Goals: Garcia (1)
Shots on Goal: Garcia, Byrd (1)
Saves: A. Arledge (6)

What’s Next
The road doesn’t get any easier for EMU Men’s Soccer as they will travel to nationally-ranked Lynchburg on Saturday, Oct. 18. Opening kick versus the Hornets is set for 2 p.m.

— EMU Athletics —

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