Emory University senior Jeffrey Cochran setup both of the Eagles' scores with a pair of long throw-ins, and junior Matt Sherr broke a tie in the first overtime with the first 'golden goal' of his career, giving the sixth-ranked Eagles a 2-1 win over University Athletic Association (UAA) rival Washington University (Mo.) in St. Louis, Missouri on Sunday afternoon.

The win was the second-straight overtime victory for the Eagles, and the 11^th-straight win overall, matching the second longest winning streak in the program's history.  Emory, now 11-0-1 on the season, is undefeated over its last 14 games dating back to last season, the third longest stretch in the Eagles' record books.

Emory also moved into a three-way tie atop the University Athletic Association (UAA) standings with fourth-ranked Brandeis University and New York University, each of which claimed victories in their conference-opening games as well.  The Eagles were the only men's soccer team in the conference to collect a road win during the opening weekend of play.

Washington dropped to 5-3-1 overall, and to 0-1-0 in UAA play.

Sunday's conference-opening game was a meeting of two of the best defensive teams in the country this season, with Emory entering the weekend ranked 16^th in Division III with a 0.52 goals-against average, and the Bears 12^th with a 0.49 mark.  The first half proved to be the anticipated defensive battle, with each team registering just five shots during the frame, including two on goal for Washington, and one for Emory.

The Eagles had the best opportunity of the first 45 minutes early in the contest, when junior Sebastian Hardington put a header on target in the sixth minute, but Washington goalkeeper Daniel Geanon was able to make a leaping save to prevent the score.

The Bears would break the scoreless tie in the 57^th minute, when Jack West drew a penalty kick after being taken down on the near wing of the 18-yard box.  West would go on to convert the resulting penalty attempt, scoring his fourth goal of the year to give Washington a 1-0 advantage.

The Eagles would have an answer a short time later, taking advantage of a long throw-in from Cochran for the first time in the game.  Cochran's throw came into the middle of the 18-yard box from approximately 30 yards out and the near sideline.  Junior Carl Credle came cutting into the zone, sending a header into the net for his second goal of the campaign.

A well-placed corner kick from sophomore Eli Curtin in the 78^th minute gave Emory a chance to take the lead, but Geanon was able to make a diving save on another header attempt by Hardington, deflecting the ball just wide of the far post with his hand.

Emory would carry the momentum into overtime, going on the attack early, and forcing a throw-in from deep in the Washington defensive zone in the 93^rd minute.  Cochran would once again launch one in the box and towards the frame.  The ball was deflected by the Bears' defense, but remained inside the box, and Sherr came in to launch a shot into the goal.  It was the first career 'golden goal' of his career, and his second score of the campaign.

Cochran's assist on the overtime game-winner was his third in the last two games (each of which has come on a long throw), and his fourth overall on the season.

The Eagles outshot the Bears by a 10-8 margin in the game, including a 5-3 edge in shots on goal.  Emory junior Abe Hannigan made a pair of saves on his way to the victory.

Emory will continue its conference schedule next weekend, returning home to face the University of Chicago on Saturday, October 11^th at 11:00 AM at the Woodruff P.E. Center.