SALISBURY, Md. – The Salisbury University women's soccer team dropped a 1-0 decision to the 25th-ranked McDaniel Green Terror on day two of the 2024 Salisbury University Classic at the Gerry DiBartolo Sea Gull Soccer Complex.
The Sea Gulls and Green Terror battled in the early minutes, with neither team registering a shot until
Zakiyyah McMillan's in the 16th minute. McDaniel responded quickly, forcing three saves by
Riley Pinato across a four-minute span that ended in the 25th minute.
Salisbury forced a pair of saves by the Green Terror goalkeeper before intermission, maintaining the scoreless tie at the break.
Each unit forced a pair of saves by the opposing net-minder until the dam broke for McDaniel in the 81st minute. Madyson Hill dished a helper to Katy Hammer for the game-winner and the Green Terror prevented any late Sea Gull heroics to secure the win.
GAME NOTES
- Eight different Sea Gulls tallied a shot in the loss, with Alex Jankowski's pair of attempts leading the team.
- Five different Sea Gulls placed a shot on goal.
- Riley Pinato made five saves across the full 90 minutes.
Salisbury returns to action on Wednesday, Sept. 11, hosting the 17th-ranked Blue Jays of Johns Hopkins. Kickoff is scheduled for 4 p.m. at the DiBartolo 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.
