Emory University junior Veronica Romero scored her second goal of the game with just 48 seconds left in regulation of the top-ranked Eagles' game against eighth-ranked Washington University (Mo.) on Sunday afternoon, as Emory came from behind to record a 2-2 double-overtime tie with the Bears.

With a second half goal to her credit already, Romero was able to save the day for the Eagles, recovering a loose ball inside the six-yard box in the 90^th minute, and shooting it past the Washington goalkeeper for her second score of the game, and team-lead tying fifth of the season.  Emory sophomore Claudia Rowe, who sent the initial ball into the box, was credited with her third assist of the season on the equalizing score.

With the tie, Emory remained tied with Washington, Brandeis and Case Western Reserve atop the University Athletic Association (UAA) standings with a 1-0-1 record in conference play.  The Eagles' record moved to 8-0-3 overall this season, while the Bears now stand at 9-1-1.

With all four goals scored in the second half, the best opportunity of the first half for either squad came in the 28^th minute on a free kick for Emory, taken by junior Lauren Gorodetsky.  From about 30-yards out and along the near side of the field, Gorodetsky's free kick got past the Wash U. goalkeeper and to sophomore Charlotte Butker, but her resulting touch shot was cleared off the line by Bears' defender Nicole Martin.  Both teams finished the scoreless first half with a shot on goal apiece, with Washington leading in total shots, 4-2.

Emory turned up the offensive intensity to start the second half, and in the 50^th minute, a shot from Romero forced Martin to make her second team save of the match, preserving the scoreless tie. 

The Eagles, who looked strong on set pieces throughout the game, would be able to take advantage of a free kick in the 59^th minute to score the first goal of the game.  Gorodetsky launched a free kick into the box, finding Romero, who was able to take a one-time shot past the keeper for the goal.  It was second assist of the year for Gorodetsky.

However, the Bears would answer back just over a minute later on a similar play.  Washington's Kate Doyle sent a free kick into the box that was secured by Lauren Clatch, who was able to shoot and convert her first goal of the season.  In the 67^th minute, the Bears would grab a 2-1 lead, as Tessa Klumpp scored her first of the season, finishing off a pass from Olivia Lillegraven with a shot from 25-yards out into the far corner of the net.  The score remained 2-1 until Romero's game-tying score in the closing minute of the contest.

Building off the momentum of the late score, the Eagles would dominate the overtime frames, taking a combined nine shots to just two for the Bears, including a pair on goal, but would not find the back of the net again before the final whistle.  Emory finished the game with a 20-12 edge in total shots, and an eight to four advantage in shots on goal.

The Eagles will return home next weekend, continuing their conference schedule against Case Western Reserve University at 5:00 PM on Friday night.

Emory Notes
Emory is now 1-0-2 against nationally-ranked teams this season, all of which have come against teams ranked in the top-10 nationally… Emory is undefeated in its last 14 UAA games (11-0-3) and its last 35 regular season games (30-0-5)… Three of Romero's five goals this season have come during the Eagles' two conference games, including the game-winning goal against the University of Chicago… She is now second on the team with 13 points this season (five goals and three assists)… This was the first multiple goal game of both the season and career for Romero… She is now tied with Wash U.'s Anna Zambricki for the league lead in conference goals this season.