The No. 14 ranked Emory University men's soccer team extended its unbeaten streak to nine games Wednesday night, scoring a season-high three goals in a win over Piedmont University in Demorest, GA.

The Eagles bested the Lions 3-1 in the final non-conference game of the regular season, improving their record to 8-1-4 while Piedmont slipped to 6-9.

Seniors Charlie Scruton and Matt Engler gave Emory a first-half cushion with goals mid-way through the opening half with sophomore Jake Atallah notching an insurance goal in the second half to clinch the win.

Scruton found the back of the net for the second straight game as he opened the scoring for both sides in the 27^th minute. Scruton recorded his team-leading fourth goal of the season as he headed in a Matthew Tanzer free kick.

Engler padded tehe Eagles lead with his second goal of the season as he fired home a shot after a double deflection off the feet of senior Jae Ahn and junior Zach Kornblum in the 35^th minute.

Attalah gave Emory a three-goal lead with his first collegiate marker in the 58^th minute as he floated in a shot over the Piedmont keeper from close range.

The Lions got one back in the 71^st minute as Owen Gates beat senior Cole Gallagher in the scramble in front, tapping in the loose ball for his second goal of the season. Gallagher made the initial save on a header shot by James Cash but the shot deflected off Gallagher's glove, finding Gates' cleat for the score.

Senior Jack Hudson earned the start in goal, making one save over the first 45 minutes as he earned the win. Gallagher came on in relief in the second half, stopping four saves in his 45 minutes of action. The Eagles outshot Piedmont 20-12 in the outing including a 9-7 mark in shots on goal.

Emory will return to UAA play next weekend with road trips to Brandeis University and NYU on October 29^th and 31^st.