Salisbury University

CHESTERTOWN, Md. – The Salisbury University men's soccer team began its 2026 campaign with a 1-1 tie to Washington (Md.) after both sides scored within 40 seconds of each other on Tuesday night at Roy Kirby Jr. Stadium.

The Shoremen (0-0-1) attempted the first four shots of the contest, but all fell off target. The Sea Gulls (0-0-1) owned three of the last four shots of the half in the final 24 minutes of the frame, with Kamari Peoples putting the first shot on goal in the contest, getting stopped in the 42nd minute.

Washington (Md.) generated a look that hit the woodwork two minutes after play resumed for the second segment. Jack Schwarz and Liam Pierce were both denied by Hannes Budde, while Nate Jones turned aside a pair of chances from the Shoremen.

The Sea Gulls would break through in the 75th minute to take the lead. After People's initial opportunity deflected off Budde, Hayden Schultz deposited the rebound into the onion bag with his right boot.

SU's lead was short-lived, as the Gulls would concede an own goal 40 ticks later to knot the score.

After a red card was assessed to Salisbury, the Sea Gulls' defense bunkered down for the last 10 minutes, leading to a draw.
 
GAME NOTES

• Hayden Schultz tallied his first collegiate goal in his first match with SU.
• Kamari Peoples fired two shots on goal and logged his first career helper.
• Jack Schwarz played 90 minutes and took one shot.
• Nate Jones made two saves in the second half.

The Sea Gulls return to action when they host the Elmer Lord Memorial Tournament, with action starting on Friday at 2 p.m. when they square off with Eastern Mennonite. 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, 26 individual national championships, and 211 conference championships, and have produced 54 Academic All-Americans.