From NYU Athletics
The New York University women's soccer team tied Emory
University 1-1 in a double-overtime University Athletic Association
(UAA) contest on Friday afternoon, October 17, at Gaelic Park in
Riverdale, NY.
The Violets (9-3-1, 2-0-1 UAA) are currently ranked #23 by
the National Soccer Coaches Association of America (NSCAA) and
remain the lone unbeaten team in the Association.
NYU's opponent on Friday, Emory (7-3-2, 0-1-2 UAA), is
currently ranked #9 by the NSCAA.
Melissa Menta played
hero for the Violets, as the junior co-captain scored her fourth
goal of the season in the 86th minute to knot the game 1-1 and
force overtime. Her goal came after Emory scored to take the 1-0
lead in the 81st minute. On the Violets' goal, freshman Stephanie Ho collected the rebound in front of the
Emory net and crossed the ball to the near-high corner of the box
where Menta put it past the Eagles' keeper in the upper right
corner.
"I think we feel really good
about our performance," said NYU Head Coach Michele
Canning. "We had a
very specific gameplan for both offense and defense, and I think
the girls worked hard to concentrate and execute it."
HIGHLIGHTS:
- The Violets were outshot 7-5 in
shots on net, but Cassie Steinberg recorded a season-best six saves on the
afternoon. The sophomore keeper improved to 9-3-1 on the
season.
"I think there's a clear energy
in the program right now," said Canning. "I we know we'll always
stay in the game and that we will try to find a way to level the
game and of course get the win."
- Menta led all players will all
four of her shots landing on net.
- Junior Lexi Clarke had a great opportunity in the 103rd
minute when the Emory goalie was caught on the far end of the net.
Clarke's shot was blocked on the right side of the net by an Eagle
defender.