PRESCOTT, Ariz. — Embry-Riddle earned a hard-fought 3-2 victory over The Master's on Saturday, improving to 7-3-3 overall and 6-1-1 in conference play.
ERAU opened the scoring in the 23rd minute when Nitai Bental found the back of the net for his third goal of the season. Embry-Riddle carried the 1-0 lead into halftime.
The Eagles doubled their advantage in the 70th minute. Francesco Busini scored his first goal of the season, with Kevin Yamna providing the assist.
The Master's answered shortly afterward when Zach Bates converted in the 77th minute, but Embry-Riddle quickly regained its two-goal cushion. Sean Maguire scored in the 80th minute off an assist from Lucas Thompson to make it 3-1.
The Mustangs continued to battle, pulling within one in the 86th minute on a goal from Jaime Dominguez. Embry-Riddle's defense held firm over the closing minutes to secure the victory.
ERAU also came up with a key defensive play earlier in the second half. After The Master's was awarded a penalty kick in the 77th minute, Sam Macdonald made the save to preserve Embry-Riddle's lead.
Embry-Riddle and The Master's each finished with 11 shots, while the Eagles held a 7-6 advantage in shots on goal. Macdonald and the Eagles' defense combined for six saves, and The Master's goalkeeper Franco Barba made four saves.
The Eagles will head to Park on Thursday for a 7:30pm kickoff.
