Women’s soccer draws at No. 13 Emory

SEWANEE, Tenn. – Samantha Ferry scored in the first half, but a late penalty kick allowed No. 13 Emory to secure a 1-1 draw in women's soccer action Tuesday night in Atlanta, Ga.

Ferry put the Tigers on the board with a shot from the top of the box, finding the inside post finding its way past the Eagles goalkeeper Sophia Garcia. Stella Martin earned the assist as Sewanee took a 1-0 lead. 

Despite the Tigers converting on two shots on goal in the first half, Emory controlled possession with 14 shots, eight of which were on target. Sewanee goalkeeper Leah Atkins was a force in the net, matching her career-high with eight saves in the first half alone to keep the Eagles scoreless.

In the second half, the Tigers tightened their defense but still faced 11 shots from Emory, five of which were on target.

The Tigers recorded five total shots, with three on goal.

With just over 10 minutes remaining, a handball in the box gave Emory a penalty kick. Atkins managed to get a hand on the shot, but it wasn't enough to prevent the ball from finding the back of the net.

Atkins finished the night with a new career-high 12 saves on 13 shots, as Emory tallied 25 shots in total. The Tigers' defense worked hard to limit the Eagles' opportunities, clearing balls and crosses throughout the game.

Sewanee returns to Atlanta this weekend as they face Oglethorpe on Saturday at 7 p.m. ET