Box Score The Basics
Score: Roanoke, Eastern Mennonite
Records: Roanoke 4-5-3, 3-2-1 ODAC | Eastern Mennonite 4-6-0 / 2-4-0 ODAC
Location: Harrisonburg, Va.
The Lead: A Jillian Barnard goal in the first-half propelled Roanoke to a 1-0 win over Eastern Mennonite on Saturday.
How it Happened:
- The lone goal of the match came in the 31st minute when Lucy Perry sent a pass to Jillian Barnard who was able to connect for the only goal RC would need.
- The Maroons defense made the goal stand up as they only allowed three shots on the day. Goalkeeper Chris Martin did not have to make a save in registering the shutout.
- RC held a 20-3 edge in shots and 3-1 on corner kicks.
- EMU keeper Leah Wenger made eight saves to keep the Royals within striking distance.
Up Next: Roanoke will be back in action on Wednesday at Ferrum at 7:00 p.m.
