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Emmanuel University (Ga.)

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Emmanuel University
Brianna
1
Erskine ERK (1-2-1, 1-2-0)
3
Winner Emmanuel (GA) EMM (2-4-0, 2-2-0)
Erskine ERK
(1-2-1, 1-2-0)
1
Final
3
Emmanuel (GA) EMM
(2-4-0, 2-2-0)
Winner
Score By Periods
Team 1 2 F
Erskine ERK 1 0 1
Emmanuel (GA) EMM 0 3 3

Game Recap: Women's Soccer |

Second Half Surge Gives Lions 3-1 Win over Erskine

Franklin Springs.  GA – The Emmanuel Women's Soccer team hosted Erskine this evening in conference action. The matchup was competitive, with the Flying Fleet scoring the only goal in the first half, taking a 1-0 lead into break. The Lions made adjustments at the half and came out on fire, scoring 3 goals in the second half to earn the 3-1 win. With the win, the Lions improve to 2-4 overall, 2-2 in conference play. 

The first half was competitive, with both teams getting good looks on goal. The Flying Fleet struck first, scoring in the 15th minute to take a 1-0 lead. The Lions outshot Erskine, 10-3 with 5 shots on goal, but nothing broke through. Erskine took a 1-0 lead into the break.

After halftime, the Lions wasted no time making plays on the offensive end. Brianna Nguyen found the net with 65:23 on the clock to tie the game at 1-1. In the 72nd minute, Jillian Aldrich scored via penalty kick to make it 2-1, Lions. Four minutes later, Veronica Calixto added onto the Lions lead with a goal assisted by Sydney Steele to make it 3-1, Lions, which would be the final score. 

Aldrich and Calixto led the way with 2 shots on goal apiece, while Ana Ramirez Cortez led the Lions with 2 saves in goal. 

Next up, the Lions will host UNC Pembroke on Saturday at 7PM. 

For more information on Emmanuel University athletics, visit goeulions.com. 
 
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