WINTER PARK, Fla. - The Embry-Riddle men's soccer team opened its season with a shutout of Rollins Monday in Winter Park, Fla. The Eagles beat the Tars 2-0, avenging the loss from last year's season opener in Daytona Beach, Fla.

The contest on Cahall-Sandspur Field was delayed shortly due to thunderstorms in the area, but as soon as the whistle blew, the Eagles came out firing, scoring the first goal in just the sixth minute of the game. The play started when Joe Yoffe sent the ball into Rollins' box, where it was quickly cleared, but ended up at the feet of Ryan Woods. Woods gained control of the ball and chipped a shot past Rollins' goalkeeper Aaron Rokeach into the top corner of the net.

The second goal came exactly ten minutes later when senior AJ Barrett crossed the ball from the left side to Woods, who ripped a shot from 30 yards out and again, found the upper 90 of the net for his second goal on the season.

Rollins pressured Embry-Riddle, with six shots and six corner kicks in the first half, but they could not find a way past the Eagle defense. The Tars' Jon Gruenewald had a great scoring opportunity 15 minutes into the game, but his header went just over the crossbar, resulting in a goal kick that put Embry-Riddle back on the offensive.

The Tars held a 14-4 advantage in shots, including a three shot sequence in the 84th minute, but a few key saves from goalkeeper Viktor Bergstrand helped the Eagles preserve their 2-0 lead. Rollins also had 11 corner kicks in the game, but could not capitalize on the set plays.

With the win, Embry-Riddle improves to 1-0 on the season, while Rollins falls to 0-1. This is only the third time the Eagles have defeated Rollins in the all-time series, the last victory coming in 1999 when the Eagles won 2-1.

Embry-Riddle will have over a week break before their next contest on Sept. 12 against Lynn in Boca Raton, Fla.