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Levy's Goal Lifts Emory to 2-0-0 Start

Levy's Goal Lifts Emory to 2-0-0 Start

Behind a second-half goal from senior Melanie Levy, the Emory University women's soccer team improved to 2-0-0 on the season with a 1-0 win over Roanoke College.

After a scoreless first half, Levy struck for the contest's only goal in the 63rd minute, scoring off a corner kick from sophomore Lee Bachouros.  It was the first goal of the season for Emory's senior co-captain, and the first assist for Bachouros.

For the second-straight game, Kaele Leonard entered in the second half, and recorded one save in 45 minutes of shutout soccer to earn her second victory this season.  Sophomore Erica Stein started and played the entire first half in goal, making three saves and lowering her season goals against average to 0.83.

Emory outshot Roanoke 18-7 in the game, including a 9-4 advantage in shots on goal.  The Eagles also took seven corner kicks, compared to just one for Roanoke. 

Emory has now started its season 2-0-0 for the third time in the last four seasons, and for the 13th time overall.  Of all the previous years the Eagles have won their first two games of a campaign, Emory has qualified for the NCAA Tournament nine times.

Roanoke dropped to 0-1-1 on the season with the loss.

Emory will wrap up action at the Roanoke Invitational on Sunday, as the Eagles will face fourth-ranked Lynchburg College at noon.