From NYU Athletics

The New York University men's soccer team defeated Emory University 1-0 in a home University Athletic Association (UAA) contest on Friday, October 17, at Gaelic Park in Riverdale, NY.

The Violets (11-2-0, 2-1-0 UAA) upended the Eagles (11-2-1, 1-2-0 UAA), who came into the game ranked #9 by the National Soccer Coaches Association of America (NSCAA), despite being outshot 22-8.

It was the defense that led the way to victory, as NYU goalkeeper Lucas Doucette recorded a season-high 10 saves and the squad withstood a barrage of corner kicks by Emory late in the contest.

"The most important part of the contest was the last three minutes," said NYU Head Coach Joe Behan. "We defended about six corners one after the other, after the other, after the other. I felt that the team completely gelled in that moment. It was an incredible ending to the game." 

HIGHLIGHTS:

- Malcolm Montilus scored the game's only goal on a breakaway at the 55:19 mark. Deniz Oncu's pass over the Eagles' defense led to the score.

- Montilius' goal was the Violets' only shot on net.

- Doucette's shutout was his fifth of the season.

"Lucas did really really well in goal. He handled the ball well," Behan explained. "He's getting his kicks right and had great energy back there against one of the top-ranked teams in the country." 

- Emory had a 10-1 advantage in corner kicks.

- Vegas Kastberg was the only Violet to take multiple shots (3).

"It's a great win. But, every win is important in the UAA," Behan added. "We still have four games left, but this win leads to a lot of belief as we kept a top team from getting to the back of the net."