FREDERICKSBURG, Va. – Salisbury University men's soccer team gained a lead during the second frame of action at Roy Gordon Field, but was unable to shake past the University of Mary Washington Eagles in a 1-1 draw on Saturday.
The Sea Gulls kept Mary Washington on its heels throughout the first stanza by putting six shots on target to the Eagles' zero.
David Brunetti came inches away from getting an early tally when he hit the post in the 13th minute.
The Maroon and Gold broke through twelve minutes after halftime.
Tanner Calzado collected a steal and delivered a strike into the bottom left corner.
Jake Trama worked through traffic to get a header that careened off the crossbar in search of insurance for SU in the 66th minute.
Defensively, the walls caved in for the Sea Gulls in the 79th minute to bring the battle to a stalemate.
Nate Jones stood tall with five minutes remaining to keep the game even.
GAME NOTES
- Calzado recorded his first goal of the season and third career score.
- Yinka Bashorun and Conor Moran each put two shots on target.
- Jones made two stops
The Sea Gulls host the No. 19 Christopher Newport University Captains on senior day inside the Gerry DiBartolo Sea Gull Soccer Complex on Saturday. Kickoff is set for 3:30 p.m.
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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