ALLENTOWN, Pa. – The Salisbury University men's soccer team dropped a 2-0 decision against the Muhlenberg College Mules on Tuesday evening in Allentown, Pa.
The hosts put two shots on target in the first five minutes to test the Sea Gulls early. A relatively quiet half was interrupted when the Sea Gulls (5-6-2) grabbed the momentum in the 41st minute, firing two accurate attempts and earning a pair of corner kicks in just over two minutes to pressure the Mules.
The Mules (8-3-3) benefited from a Sea Gull handball in the closing seconds of the half, taking a 1-0 advantage to the locker rooms. The hosts scored in the third minute of the second period to grow the lead to two.
Salisbury fired five more shots in the second half, but the Muhlenberg defense held late to protect the two-goal win.
GAME NOTES
- Alex Floyd and Jake Trama each put a shot on goal in the contest.
- Clif Nehman made four saves across the full 90 minutes.
- Tuesday's match was the first ever between the Mules and Sea Gulls.
Salisbury returns home on Saturday, Oct. 19 for Senior Day against Christopher Newport. Kickoff against the Captains is set for 3 p.m. at the Gerry DiBartolo Sea Gull Soccer Complex.
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 23 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, 199 conference championships, and 50 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.
