The ninth-ranked Emory University men's soccer team bounced back from a season-opening loss in dominating fashion on Saturday afternoon, defeating the University of the Ozarks 6-1 at the Woodruff Physical Education Center.

Emory jumped out to a quick lead on Jake Graetz's second goal in as many games this season, as the junior scored off a cross from freshman Nate Wise following a pass to the wing from junior Christopher Howie in the 17^th minute.

Freshman Andrew Natalino would put the Eagles on top 2-0 in the 28^th minute, scoring the eventual game-winning goal off assists from Howie and sophomore Ben Schlang.

Freshman Nick Jones and senior Gary Smith would each score their first-career goals in the 30^th and 33^rd minutes, respectively, to give Emory a 4-0 lead heading into the half.

Freshman David Langton and junior Graham Dekeyser would each score second-half goals to help secure the Emory victory.  Wise assisted on Dekeyser's goal to give him two assists in the contest.

Emory sophomore goalkeeper Trenton Spindler played shutout soccer in the first half, making one save to earn his first collegiate victory, improving to 1-1-0 on the season.  Freshman Thomas Brown made his collegiate debut in goal, playing the entirety of the second half and converting six saves, while allowing one goal.

With the win, Emory improved to 1-1-0, while the University of the Ozarks dropped to 1-1-0.  The Eagles also finished the Sonny Carter Invitational with a 1-1-0 record, and will await the results of the final to matches to determine their tournament finish.

The eagles will return to action on Saturday, September 12^th, as Emory will travel to Fayetteville, NC to face Methodist University at 10:00 AM in the Methodist Inviational.

Game Notes
Six different Eagles scored goals in the game, the most goal scorers for Emory since the team's 8-0 win over Methodist University on August 31, 2008... Graetz's two goals through two games this season eclipse his career goal total entering the year... Howie's three assist this season are one shy of his mark from last year... 27 different players saw time on the field for Emory... Emory outshot the University of the Ozarks 14-2 in the first half, and 26-12 overall... Three yellow cards were issued in the match, two to Ozarks players, and one to an Emory player (Frank Hapak).