Atlanta, GA - This evening, the men's soccer team fell short in their second and final game of a weekend road trip against Georgia teams. After picking up a 3-0 shutout win against Millsaps Collage, the Privateers fell short against nationally ranked Emory University by a score of 3-0. Maritime is now 6-2 on the 2018 season as Emory improves to 5-0.

Despite the Privateers first scoreless game this season, Maritime managed to total seven shots on the evening against a nationally ranked Emory defense. The Privateers offensive efforts were led by Parker Gallt (Las Vegas, Nev/Plainfield South (Ill.)) and Christopher Tavernese (Garden City, N.Y./Garden City). Gallt and Tavernese both had two shot attempts in the game as well as one shot on goal apiece. Tavernese, who leads the Privateer son the season with six goals continue his explosive offense, this time against a nationally ranked opponent. Gallt's first shot came in the fourth minute of the contest which was the first shot attempt by either team. Gallt's shot would set the tone for what would be a battle on both ends of the pitch. The Privateers offense penetrated in Emory territory all game long as they finished with the 4-3 advantage in corner kicks.

At goal, Michael Rodriguez (Wappingers Falls, N.Y. / Roy C. Ketcham) garnered four saves. Rodriguez's four saves was enough to give him the 4-2 saves advantage over the Emory goalie. After allowing two first period goals, Rodriguez went on to not allow another goal against the nationally ranked Emory until the 80^th minute of the game.

The Privateers will continue play on the road as they begin their Skyline Conference at Yeshiva on September 20 and then will head to St. Joseph's (LI) on September 22. The Privateers, who finished fourth in the conference a year ago will look to built off a stellar 6-2 start on their season.