HARRISONBURG, Va. - Shenandoah outshot host Eastern Mennonite Tuesday night in non-league women's soccer action, but the Royals made the most of their opportunities in a 2-0 victory.

After the two teams battled to a scoreless tie in the opening 45 minutes, EMU (2-6-1) struck twice midway through the second half to down the Hornets (3-4-3).

Melissa Miller what proved to be the game-winner for the Royals with a goal at 55:50 before Taylor Wenger tallied an insurance goal at 67:08.

Shenandoah outshot Eastern Mennonite 15-12, including 12-5 in the first half, and also had all six of the corner kicks awarded, but could not find the back of the net.

EMU keeper Abby Diffenbach had six saves to a total of seven for Hornets Kat Terza and Brooke Strickler. Terza had four in the first half before turning it over to Strickler for the start of the second.

SU returns to USA South Conference play this Saturday at home against Meredith. Please note the new kickoff time of 1 p.m. for this contest.

Sunday's game against Peace remains a 2:00 start.

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