Embry-Riddle won the Great Southwest Athletic Conference regular season championship with a 2-0 win over the Hope International Royals on Saturday evening in Irvine, Calif. at the OC Great Park.  

From the onset, the Eagles took an early lead with Aubrie Labno (Anthem, Ariz.) scoring the first goal at 13:04 in the initial period, setting a positive tone for the team. The Eagles held this slim margin into halftime with the scoreboard reading 1-0. The second goal came from Rae Yoshioka (Pearl City, Hawaii) at 65:54 in the second period, assisted by Labno.

Goalkeeper Annabelle Ruckle (Phoenix, Ariz.) was a key figure in this critical league encounter, recording a total of 9 saves and securing a shutout that contributed prominently to the Eagles' victory.

Embry-Riddle will play at home on Friday evening with kickoff scheduled for 4:30pm on Varisty Field against the OUAZ Spirit.