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Gavin Miller & Tristan Brannock, 8-31-24
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TCNJ TCNJ (0-1-1, 0-0-0)
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Salisbury SAL (1-0-1, 0-0-0)
TCNJ TCNJ
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Final
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Salisbury SAL
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TCNJ TCNJ 1 1 2
Salisbury SAL 1 1 2

Game Recap: Men's Soccer | | Nick Lewis

Men’s Soccer draws even with TCNJ to win Elmer Lord Memorial Tournament

SALISBURY, Md. – The Salisbury University men's soccer team nearly earned a second consecutive victory to open the season, but The College of New Jersey Lions created late chaos that resulted in an 88th-minute tally and a 2-2 draw on Saturday afternoon at the Gerry DiBartolo Sea Gull Soccer Complex. Despite the draw, Salisbury's results this weekend secured the Elmer Lord Memorial Tournament title, with SU claiming the trophy for the first time since 2015.

The opening minutes were quiet as the sides totaled just two shots in the first 30 minutes, both taken by Salisbury. Joseph Sircus delivered a short cross to Gavin Miller, who took one touch before dotting the bottom corner to put the Sea Gulls in front, 1-0.

Salisbury's celebrations were short-lived as the Lions responded just 23 seconds later. Matias Hornos snuck a shot into the onion bag to return the tie, 1-1. The Sea Gulls added a pair of shots in the first half's final minutes, but the deadlock remained through 45 minutes.

After outshooting the Lions 6-1 in the first period, TCNJ outpaced the Sea Gulls 7-6 in the second half. The Sea Gulls earned a pair of quick corners to start the second, but the visitors turned away both opportunities.

In the 83rd minute, Alex Floyd willed the ball to the foot of Tristan Brannock while falling, leading to a go-ahead goal for the hosting Sea Gulls. TCNJ again had a quick response as Joseph Lucignano tucked a feed from Ernest Uche into the goal to even the score and seal the tie.

GAME NOTES
  • Gavin Miller's score was the fifth of his Sea Gull career.
  • Tristan Brannock notched his first career score in his second game with Salisbury.
  • Alex Floyd picked up his third career helper, while Sircus logged his first career assist.
  • Brady Young put two of his three shots on target in the tie.
  • Josh Wendel made one save while playing to his third career draw.
With the Elmer Lord Memorial Tournament concluded, the Sea Gulls prepare for a home matchup with the Stevenson University Mustangs on Wednesday, Sept. 4. Kickoff is set for 4 p.m. from 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.
 
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