SALISBURY, Md. – The Salisbury University women's soccer team dropped its midweek matinee against the Marlins of Virginia Wesleyan by a 1-0 score on Wednesday afternoon at the Gerry DiBartolo Sea Gull Soccer Complex.

HOW IT HAPPENED

• The Sea Gulls controlled the tempo of the opening period, collecting eight shots to VWU's two and earning four corners, but were unable to find a first-half score.
• The Marlins found their footing in the second half, tallying 11 shots and four corners in the period.
• Shyenne Diaz followed a solo sprint with the eventual game-winning goal in the 65th minute to put the visitors in front.
• VWU played keep-away for the remainder of the half, limiting Salisbury to one shot following Diaz's goal.

SALISBURY GAME NOTES

• Kristen Ging, Zakiyyah McMillan, and Olivia Pasko each put a shot on target in the loss.
• Riley Pinato made four saves in the affair.
• Salisbury was outshot 13-10 on the afternoon, placing three on target and earning six corners.

VA. WESLEYAN GAME NOTES

• Shyenne Diaz netted her team-leading fifth goal of the season.
• Sam Crawford, Alaina Alston, and Emma Shuey each put one shot on goal in the win.
• Rachel Quigley went the distance in goal, making three saves.
• The Marlins placed five of their 13 shots on target and added six chances from the corner.

UP NEXT

• The Sea Gulls close the week at home, hosting the Spartans of York College of Pennsylvania on Saturday, Sept. 23.
• Kickoff from the Gerry DiBartolo Sea Gull Soccer Complex is scheduled for 1 p.m.

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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, and 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.

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