VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (EMU Athletics) – The Royals came back into action Wednesday evening as they traveled to Virginia Beach to face #16 Batten in an ODAC matchup.

Despite the Royals’ good defensive efforts, the Marlins managed to score three goals in the first half. The Marlins kept up the intensity in the second half, scoring two more goals to end the game with a 5-0 score.

Records
EMU 5-9-2, 3-5 ODAC | Batten University 11-0-4, 6-0-2 ODAC

Highlights
• Despite a good defensive effort by the Royals, Batten’s first goal came five minutes into the first half. CJ Jefferson returned to the starting lineup for the Royals and recorded her first save of the match in the 18th minute to keep Batten at one.
• Despite Jefferson’s second save of the match later in the first half, the Marlins managed to increase their lead with two more goals and end the half with a 3-0 advantage.
• Gabi Dewey came in to defend the Royals’ net in the second half, and her first save came in the 52nd minute of the match.
• Dewey ended the game with four saves; however, the Marlins ultimately took the win with two more goals in the final 45 minutes.
Statistical Leaders
Saves: Dewey (4), Jefferson (2)

What’s Next
The Royals will be back in action for another ODAC matchup on Saturday afternoon as they travel to Sweet Briar to face the Sweet Briar Vixens. Kickoff is set for 1:00 PM.

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