Saturday, October 22nd, 2005

Men's Soccer Falls To Nationally-Ranked Emory University 6-0

The Piedmont Colleg men's soccer team fell to Emory University, nationally ranked #11, today on Walker Field by the score of 6-0. The match marked the final regular-season home contest for the Lions.

Senior Diego Montoya (pictured) was recognized before the start of the match for his four years of service to the PC men's soccer team. During Montoya's four years the Lions earned three Great South Athletic Conference championships and reached the NCAA Division-III postseason Sweet 16 in 2003 the first year of the program's eligibility.

After dropping a goal in the first half PC was unable to answer in the second half as Emory tacked on five goals. The Lions were outshot 15-8 and out corner kicked 8-2.

Patrick Ratigan recorded nine saves between the posts and Drew Griffin led PC with three shots on goal.

The loss drops the Lions to 9-8 overall. PC will return to action again on Tuesday, November 1st as they compete in the Great South Athletic Conference semifinals and hope to advance to the GSAC finals on Saturday, November 5th.