From Emory University Athletics
Emory University senior Carl Credle, sophomore Scott
Haley and freshman Jason McCartney each tallied
goals on Sunday afternoon, as the 13th-ranked Eagles
defeated host Hendrix College 3-0 at the Warrior Classic in Conway,
Arkansas.
Emory finished the tournament with a 2-0-0 record, and has won
six-straight games to remain undefeated on the season with a 6-0-1
mark. Hendrix dropped to 2-4-1 with the loss.
Emory junior co-captain and center back Matt Sherr was
named the tournament's Most Valuable Player. Joining Sherr on
the all-tournament team were senior Noah Rosen,
junior Sebastian Hardington and sophomore Jason
Andrejchak.
The Eagles dominated the shot count throughout the first half, but
did not break through for their first goal until late in the
frame. In the 41st minute, senior Carl
Credle headed in a free kick from junior Connor
Curtin for his first goal of the season, giving the Eagles a
1-0 advantage over the Warriors.
Shortly thereafter, a foul resulted in a free kick for the Eagles
from approximately 25 yards out in the 43rd minute,
sophomore Scott Haley sent a shot into the back of the
net for his first goal of the year, as Emory carried a 2-0 lead
into the half. The Eagles finished the first 45 minutes with
a 14-6 edge in total shots over Hendrix, including a 6-1 edge in
shots on goal.
In the second half, Emory extended its lead with a goal from
freshman Jason McCartney, his third of the year, in the
72nd minute. He was assisted by
junior Sebastian Hardington on the play.
Sophomore goalkeeper Alexander Herbets made his first
career start and played the first 88 minutes in goal, making three
saves to earn the victory. Freshman Graham
LaBran-Boyd made his collegiate debut, playing the final two
minutes of the game to complete the Eagles' third shutout of the
season.