HARRISONBURG, Va. (EMU Athletics) – Hitting the homestretch of the regular season, the EMU Men’s Soccer Team sought a return to winning form in their home finale at the EMU Turf Field against Shenandoah University. Sadly, the host Royals could not find the back of the net, while the visiting Hornets netted a goal in each half to hand EMU a 2-0 defeat.

Records: EMU 4-11-1, 1-6 ODAC | Shenandoah 7-3-5, 4-1-2 ODAC

Highlights
• 3′ | Shenandoah wasted not time getting the scoring started as Jarbin Rodriguez booted a ball from the top of the box into the net for a 1-0 Hornets lead.
• 58′ | Rodriguez made it a brace for the evening by drawing a foul in the box and then kicking a successful penalty kick to make it a 2-0 game.
• The Royals did must some good opportunities throughout the game with five shots on goal but could not finish any of them to avoid the shutout.

Statistical Leaders
Shots on Goal: Xavier Barravino (3)
Saves: Dennis Villalta (4)

What’s Next
EMU Men’s Soccer will hit the road to Ashland for a game at Randolph Macon College this Saturday, Oct. 24. Opening kick against the Yellow Jackets is set for 4 p.m.

— EMU Athletics —