HARDEEVILLE, S.C.- No. 13 Bethel (Tenn.) was the first opponent for Embry-Riddle at the SCAD Classic and the Wildcats came out on top Friday night, 4-0.

ERAU (2-5) played a tough game but Bethel (5-1) showed why it is ranked in the top 15 of the NAIA. The Wildcats scored its first goal in the eighth minute on a shot by Marika Pukuta from Florence Iweta.

Down 3-0, Embry-Riddle made the necessary adjustments in the second half and increased ERAU time of possession greatly, slowing down Bethel's game.

Senior goalkeeper Stephanie Taylor had seven saves for the Eagles while freshman forward Elina Johansson and sophomore forward Kristen Phelps had three shots a piece.

The Eagles continue play in the SCAD Classic on Sunday versus Georgetown College (4-3) at 11 a.m. before returning home for a game against Eckerd College on Wednesday at 7 p.m.