GLASSBORO, N.J. – The top-ranked Salisbury University field hockey team continued its four-game road streak on Wednesday evening, traveling to Glassboro, N.J., to square off against 14th-ranked Rowan University in what marked the Sea Gulls' third-straight contest away from Sea Gull Stadium. After a scoreless first half, Rowan (8-4) would capitalize on a penalty stroke in the 54th minute of play, and that single goal was all the Profs would need to earn a narrow 1-0 victory against Salisbury (8-2, 4-0 Capital Athletic Conference).

It was clear from the start of the game that both teams came to play; the single-tally final score was indicative of a solid defensive effort by both squads. Both teams took a combined 19 shots in the entire game - in contrast, Salisbury alone has averaged 19.1 shots per game so far this season. Eight of Salisbury's 12 shots were on goal; additionally, the Sea Gulls held a slim 5-4 advantage in penalty corner opportunities against the Profs. 

One of those penalty corner chances came with just 13 seconds left to play in the contest as senior Katy Lamboni inserted the ball in a valiant attempt to even up the score. Sophomore Erica Henderson ended up with the ball and ripped a shot with no time left on the clock, but the shot was high. The Sea Gull offense kept Rowan goalkeeper Jen Goldberg on her toes, forcing her to make eight saves. Junior keeper Anna Cooke made one save.

The last time Rowan beat Salisbury was back on Sept. 26, 2006 with the Profs earning a 2-1 victory. Following that loss the Sea Gulls played the Profs three times, earning three victories and outscoring them 8-1. 

The maroon and gold will have a week to regroup before traveling to face CAC opponent Hood College on Oct. 13 at 4 p.m. Salisbury will return to Sea Gull Stadium on Oct. 16, Homecoming Weekend, to square off against 11th-ranked The College of New Jersey. Game time is set for 6 p.m.