WASHINGTON, D.C. - The Salisbury University
women's soccer team dropped its third straight contest Saturday
afternoon as the defending Capital Athletic Conference champions
Catholic University of America won 1-0 in double overtime.
The Sea Gulls were outshot by the Cardinals 15-9, including 5-0
in the two overtime periods.
The Cardinals (4-2, 1-0 CAC) had several opportunities to score
in the first half, totaling seven corner kicks (11 for the game),
but the Sea Gull defense stood strong. Senior goalie
Samantha Phipps made three first half saves, five
for the entire game.
The lone goal of the game came in the 106th minute, when Kelly
Andersen corralled teammate Suzie Peters' blocked shot and fired
home the game-winner.
Salisbury (1-3-1, 0-1) has now lost two straight to Catholic,
after winning eight straight regular season match-ups dating back
to the 1998 season.
The Sea Gulls return to the field on Wednesday, September 20 as
they play host to the College of Notre Dame at the SU Soccer
Complex. The game is set for a 4:30 p.m. start.