CHESTER, Pa. – The Salisbury University men's soccer team saw a three-game win streak ended on Saturday evening as the team dropped a 2-0 decision to the Widener Pride.
The Sea Gulls (5-3-1) applied early pressure in the match when
Tristan Brannock forced a save from the Widener net-minder just 73 seconds into the contest.
Brady Young followed with an on-target attempt in the sixth minute before recording another in the 14th.
The Pride (4-3-3) found a two-on-one breakaway in the 20th minute, but
Clif Nehman responded with a quick kick save to keep the score level. An infraction in the box 31 seconds late would award Widener a penalty kick that Christian Doyle scored to give the hosts a 1-0 advantage.
Salisbury accumulated three more shots in the first half, including an accurate look from
Ethan Dolezal that forced a save, but the score held at 1-0 through 45 minutes.
Shots were hard to come by early in the second half as the teams combined for just three shots through 15 minutes. Each side put a shot on target across the ensuing seven minutes, but neither attempt found the onion bag.
A struggle for possession followed for the better part of 20 minutes with neither team able to record a shot. The Pride took advantage of late desperation, finding a second score with just a second left in the match to set the final score at 2-0.
GAME NOTES
The Sea Gulls conclude the brief road trip on Wednesday, Oct. 2 against the Spartans of York (Pa.). Kickoff is set for 7 p.m. from Graham Field.
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.
