MESA, Ariz. — Embry-Riddle earned a 3-1 conference victory over Benedictine Mesa on Thursday at Santos Soccer Complex.
The Eagles improved to 10-3-3 overall and 9-1-1 in conference play behind goals from Dario Ajdini and Francesco Busini, along with an own goal by Benedictine Mesa.
Ajdini opened the scoring in the 21st minute, converting a penalty kick to give Embry-Riddle a 1-0 lead. Busini doubled the advantage in the 31st minute, scoring off assists from Kevin Yamna and Rojvan Karaer.
The Eagles added to their lead in the 56th minute when a Benedictine Mesa own goal made it 3-0.
Benedictine Mesa answered in the 66th minute when Kobe Bewicke scored, but Embry-Riddle's defense held firm over the final 25 minutes to secure the win.
Goalkeeper Sam Macdonald made nine saves for the Eagles, helping preserve the victory in a competitive match. Embry-Riddle finished with a 26-18 advantage in shots and earned six corner kicks.
Embry-Riddle will play in Prescott on Saturday with kickoff at 7:30pm from Varsity Field against Arizona Christian.
