SALISBURY, Md. – Salisbury University men's soccer team was awarded a penalty kick with three seconds remaining, but
David Brunetti was denied, resulting in a 0-0 finish on Saturday with the University of Mary Washington Eagles at The Gerry DiBartolo Sea Gull Soccer Complex.
The Sea Gulls generated more chances in the first frame, 9-5, with shots on goal from
Michelangelo Parravano,
Conor Moran and
Dale Gordon.
Gavin Miller found space just outside the box for a try that glanced off the crossbar.
Control of the second half swung back-and-forth as
Tanner Calzado was stopped from point-blank, then Sammy Amorose fired from within the box at Sea Gull keeper
Nate Jones, who punched the ball aside.
The Maroon and Gold mustered up a corner in the final minute, resulting in a handball to set up the PK that didn't go as time ran out.
GAME NOTES
- Miller logged five shots with one going on target.
- Jones made four saves in his third shutout effort of the season.
The Sea Gulls go to Newport News, Va., to take on the Christopher Newport University Captains next. Kickoff is scheduled for 7 p.m. at Captains Field.
Salisbury University is a proud member of NCAA Division III with primary membership in the Coast-to-Coast Athletic Conference, along with affiliate membership in the New Jersey Athletic Conference (football, men's & women's swimming), Coastal Lacrosse Conference (men's lacrosse), State University of New York Athletic Conference (field hockey), and Colonial Women's Golf Conference (women's golf). With over 500 student-athletes in 23 varsity sports, SU is recognized as one of the nation's 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 won a combined 23 team national championships, 24 individual national championships, and 205 conference championships, and have produced 53 Academic All-Americans.
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