Emory University's Jake Graetz scored a goal in the Eagles' season-opening match against Southern Wesleyan University, but it was not enough as the Eagles dropped a 2-1 decision to the Warriors at the Woodruff P.E. Center.

After a scoreless first half for both squads, Emory fell behind on a Luis Ramirez goal in the 61^st minute of the match.  Graetz's goal would even the match in the 71^st minute, as the junior scored with a header off assists from juniors Christopher Howie and Michael Scannapieco, following Howie's corner kick.

However, Rodriguez would notch his second goal of the match in the 75^th minute, securing the Warriors' victory.

The Eagles outshot the Warriors 13 to eight, including a seven-to-two advantage in the first half, and a 10-to-six advantage in shots on goal.

Sophomore Trenton Spindler played all 90 minutes in goal for Emory, converting four saves.

The loss drops Emory to 0-1-0 on the season, while Southern Wesleyan improved to 2-0-0.

The match was the first contest of the Sonny Carter Invitational.  Play at the tournament will continue at the Woodruff P.E. Center on Saturday at 1:00 PM, as Emory will host the University of the Ozarks.

Game Notes:

The loss is Emory's first in a season opening match since the Eagles lost to Rhodes College 2-1 to open the 2002 season... Emory's last home-opening loss came on September 6, 2000 to Presbyterian College... The Eagles' last home loss came on November 10^th, 2007 to the University of Redlands during the second round of the NCAA Tournament, a streak of 11 home matches (10-0-1)... Emory's last regular season home loss was on October 29^th, 2006 to Case Western Reserve University.