The Emory University women's soccer team will open its 2009 University Athletic Association (UAA) season against the squad it split the conference championship  with last season, as the Eagles will host Washington University (Mo.) at 1:30 PM on Sunday.

Sunday's game will be webcast on EmoryAthletics.com.  Click here for details on how to access the live video and audio webcast.

Emory will enter the contest undefeated in its last seven matches and with a 4-1-3 overall record this season.  The Eagles are currently ranked sixth in the South Atlantic Region and are 1-0-2 in home contests.  Emory is yet to lose to a Division III opponent this season.

Washington will enter the contest ranked 13^th in the Nation by the NSCAA and 18^th by D3Soccer.com.  The Bears are 7-2-0 overall this season, including a 3-1-0 record in road matches, and have won seven-consecutive contests.

The Eagles are 14-5-1 all time against Washington University, including a 2-0 loss in St. Louis, MO last season. Emory is 8-1-1 all time at home against the Bears.

Emory Notes:
Emory's scheduled match against Spelman College last Wednesday was cancelled... Emily Rubin was named the University Athletic Association (UAA) Women's Soccer Defensive Athlete of the Week for her performance during Emory's two games last week... The junior co-captain has scored three goals this season as well, all of corner kicks, to lead the Eagles in scoring... Junior Meghan McMahon also scored her third goal of the season against Guilford, and is tied with Rubin for the team lead in points and goals... Senior Talia Dweck leads the team with five assists this season, including two off corner kicks in Emory's win over Guilford... The Eagles have now outscored their opponents 15-5 during their seven-match undefeated streak, and 8-1 during their three match winning streak.