The Emory Athletics Weekly Preview for September 25th – October 1st. This preview is to serve as a weekly snapshot of all upcoming Emory athletic events for the coming week.
Women's Soccer:
The No. 15 Emory women's soccer team (4-1-1) will play two games this week, starting on Tuesday against Sewanee before its first UAA match of the season against No. 3 WashU on Sunday. Emory recorded their first draw of the season last week, playing regional rival Centre to a 1-1 tie.
The Eagles are off to a strong start, outscoring opponents 17-4 through six games this year. Six different Eagles have notched multiple goals this year and graduate student Kylie Hall has already notched six assists and one goal this season. Sophomore goalkeeper Sophia Garcia and the Eagle backline has been lights out this season, already tallying four shutouts on the year.
When/Where:
- Tuesday, September 26th – vs Sewanee – 6:00 PM ET – Sewanee, TN (University of the South)
- Sunday, October 1st – vs WashU – 12:00 PM ET – St. Louis, Mo. (Francis Olympic Field)
Coverage:
- Sewanee
- WashU
Women's Tennis:
Emory women's tennis will head to Sewanee, Tennessee for the ITA South Regional this weekend. Emory has, historically, dominated this tournament, with an Eagle winning the singles championship in 20 straight tournaments and a doubles team winning 14 of the last 15 competitions. While there are no former regional winners on the current roster, the Eagles are led by head coach Bridget Disher and assistant coach Ysabel Gonzalez-Rico, who both won multiple ITA Regional Championships during their time as players at Emory. Senior Ana Cristina Perez will look to build on last year's regional where she reached the singles semifinals.
When/Where:
- Friday, September 29th-Sunday, October 1st - ITA South Regional Championships – All Day – Sewanee, TN (University of the South)
Coverage:
Cross Country:
The Emory men's and women's cross country teams will participate in two meets this weekend, some making the trip to Lehigh for the Paul Short Run and others competing at the Berry College Invitational. The Eagles are off to a fast start, with both men's and women's winning the Converse Kickoff with ease. The story of the season has been the newcomers, with freshman Kirin Karver and graduate transfer Brigid Hanley leading the way so far. The two will look to keep the momentum going this weekend and lead the Eagles to another first-place team finish.
When/Where:
- Saturday, September 30th – Paul Short Run – Bethlehem, PA (Lehigh University)
- Saturday, September 30th – Berry College Invitational – Rome, GA (Berry College)
Coverage:
- Paul Short Run
- Berry College Invitational
- TBA
Women's Volleyball:
The No. 9 Emory volleyball team (10-0) continued its stretch of dominance this season, going 3-0 in the first of the UAA Round Robins this past weekend. Ten wins to start a season is tied for the fifth best start in program history and two wins off tying the program record for best starts set in 2015. The Eagles have won 30 of the 35 sets they have played in and have only been forced to a fifth set in one match this season.
The Eagles will be tested this weekend, as they take on in-state rival No. 13 Berry on the road. The two programs have traded blows for the past couple of years, with Berry having the upper hand as of late winning three of the last five meetings.
Coverage:
When/Where:
- Saturday, September 30th – vs Berry – 6:00 PM – The Cage Center (Rome, GA)
Men's Soccer:
The No. 19 Emory men's soccer team (6-1-2) will kick off its conference slate this weekend as they travel to St. Louis for a battle with No. 12 WashU. The Eagles are riding high from an undefeated three-game homestand last week, in which they outscored opponents 6-1. Senior goalkeeper Peter Wagner and his backline have continued to stifle nearly every offense they've faced this year. Wagner will look to add another clean sheet to his game log this weekend against one of the nation's top teams and UAA foe.
When/Where:
- Sunday, October 1st – vs WashU – 2:30 PM ET - St. Louis, Mo. (Francis Olympic Field)
Coverage:
Women's Golf:
Following the MCC Intercollegiate which wraps up play on Monday, the No. 3 ranked Emory women's golf will be back on the course again this weekend at the NCAA Fall National Preview in Nicholasville, Kentucky. The Eagles found success in their first tournament, winning the Lynn Schweizer Invitational and were one of the top team finishers at the MCC Intercollegiate.
When/Where:
- Sunday, October 1st-Monday, October 2nd – NCAA Fall National Preview – Nicholasville, KY (Keene Trace GC)
Coverage:
- TBA