Tartans Play #2 Emory to 1-1 Draw

(PITTSBURGH, Pa.) - The Carnegie Mellon University men's soccer team competed against second-ranked Emory University on Sunday, October 5 for the University Athletic Association (UAA) opener for both squads.. After a long hard game, the Tartans tied against the Eagles 1-1, giving them a 7-2-4 record while the Eagles are 10-0-1.

Inside the Box Score

• The first half saw the Tartans take two shots but both were off frame.
• Junior Kai Yammato faced six shots in the first period, allowing one goal to be scored by Emory in the 17th minute.
• Freshman Idan Garten equalized the Tartans five minutes into the second period with an assist by sophomore James Ashby off a corner kick.
• The Tartans tallied a total of five shots with two on goal while Emory collected 10 shots with five on goal.

Notes

• Garten has scored in three straight games and leads the Tartans with eight goals.
• The Tartans have won or tied the last seven games against the Eagles in Pittsburgh, last falling at home by a 1-0 score in 2012.

Up Next

The Tartans will host the University of Chicago on Saturday, October 11. Play will begin at 11:00 a.m.