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Winner Chris. Newport CNU (15-0-1, 0-0-0)
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Salisbury SAL (10-6-2, 0-0-0)
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Chris. Newport CNU
(15-0-1, 0-0-0)
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Salisbury SAL
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Chris. Newport CNU 3 1 4
Salisbury SAL 0 0 0

Game Recap: Women's Soccer |

Women's Soccer drops Senior Day scuffle with CNU, 4-0

SALISBURY, Md. – The Salisbury University women's soccer team dropped its Senior Day showdown against the Christopher Newport Captains on Saturday afternoon, 4-0 at the Gerry DiBartolo Sea Gull Soccer Complex. The team recognized its seniors, Lauren Spelman, Alexandra Gagliardi, and Amanda Commodari prior to the day's contest.
 
HOW IT HAPPENED
  • The Captains controlled the contest from beginning to end. Christopher Newport took the lead nine minutes into the contest when Hannah Heaton drilled a shot towards the goal, causing it to ricochet off a Sea Gull defender and out of reach of Riley Pinato.
  • The Captains extended their lead to two in the 20th minute when Ellie Cox headed the ball into the upper part of the goal thanks to the assist from Hanna Heaton.
  • Nine minutes after that, Christopher Newport added a third goal as Natalie Swarm moved the ball with pace into the box following an assist by Sarah Smith, launching a missile past Pinato. The Sea Gulls were kept at bay for the rest of the first half.
  • The fourth goal came in the 53rd minute as Heather Heaton fed the ball to Emma Ricci who sent a shot just high of Pinato. The Captains contained Salisbury for the rest of the contest and held the bulk of possession.
SALISBURY GAME NOTES
  • Kristen Ging took two of Salisbury's three shots, placing both on goal.
  • Riley Pinato recorded four saves in a losing effort.
CHRISTOPHER NEWPORT GAME NOTES
  • Hannah Heaton scored her fourth goal of the season, picking up two assists as well.
  • Ellie Cox scored her second goal of the season.
  • Natalie Swarm scored her third goal of the season.
  • Emma Ricci scored her fourth goal of the season.
  • Sarah Smith recorded an assist in the contest.
  • Amy Sidaway recorded two saves while playing just over 75 minutes, with Abby Ochs finishing out the game.
UP NEXT
  • The Sea Gulls await seeding for the Coast-to-Coast Athletic Conference Tournament.
  • For information and updates regarding the tournament, visit www.suseagulls.com.
Salisbury University is a proud member of NCAA Division III with primary membership in the Coast-to-Coast Athletic Conference, along with the New Jersey Athletic Conference for football and men's and women's swimming, and the Coastal Lacrosse Conference for men's lacrosse. With over 500 student-athletes in 21 varsity sports, SU is recognized as one of the most competitive intercollegiate athletics programs regardless of division, featuring dedicated coaches and staff that foster excellence on and off the field. The Sea Gulls have celebrated 23 team national championships, 24 individual national champions, 196 conference championships, and 45 Academic All-Americans.
To Make Tomorrow Yours at Salisbury University, and learn more about Sea Gull Athletics' tradition of excellence, visit www.SUSeaGulls.com or follow on social media @SUSeaGulls.
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