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Emmanuel University (Ga.)

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Emmanuel University
Nathan Walker
1
Winner Saint Leo STL (1-1-1, 0-0-0)
0
Emmanuel (GA) EMM (0-3-0, 0-0-0)
Winner
Saint Leo STL
(1-1-1, 0-0-0)
1
Final
0
Emmanuel (GA) EMM
(0-3-0, 0-0-0)
Score By Periods
Team 1 2 F
Saint Leo STL 0 1 1
Emmanuel (GA) EMM 0 0 0

Game Recap: Men's Soccer |

Lions Drop Home Opener to Saint Leo 1-0

FRANKLIN SPRINGS, GA – The Emmanuel Men's Soccer team opened up their home season tonight against the Saint Leo University Lions. It was a competitive matchup from the start, with neither team finding the net in the first half of play. Saint Leo took the lead early in the 2nd to go up 1-0 and held on to earn the victory. With the loss, the Lions fall to 0-3 on the season. 

The first half was a defensive battle, with both teams making plays on the defensive end. The Saint Leo Lions led Emmanuel in shots, 10-3 with 4 shots on goal. Emmanuel goalkeeper, Jackson Gallegos ended the half with 4 saves, and the two teams went into the break knotted at 0-0.

Saint Leo opened the scoring early in the 2nd half with a goal in the 58th minute to go up 1-0. The Saint Leo Lions had 13 shots in the half to Emmanuel's 1, with 4 of their shots being on goal. 

Gallegos ended the night with 7 saves in goal, but Saint Leo came away with the win 1-0. 

Next up, the Lions will open conference play as they host North Greenville on Saturday at 7PM.
 
For more information on Emmanuel University athletics, visit goeulions.com. 
 
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