Salisbury University Women’s Field Hockey Rallies Past Johns Hopkins 4-1 Behind Dakotah Trader’s Two Goals as the second-ranked Sea Gulls scored four times in a 15-minute span after halftime to defeat fourth-ranked Johns Hopkins 4-1 on Sept. 16, 2026, at Sea Gull Stadium in Salisbury, Md.
Salisbury improved to 5-0, erasing a 1-0 halftime deficit with four second-half goals. Dakotah Trader scored twice in a six-minute span during the third quarter, while Layla Kent contributed one goal and two assists.
Dakotah Trader sparks Salisbury comeback
Johns Hopkins took a 1-0 lead in the 28th minute when Ava Zimmerman scored after Evie Hamm’s shot produced a defensive save from Regan Worley. The Blue Jays carried that advantage into halftime.
Salisbury answered in the 33rd minute. Devon DeGregory assisted on the goal, while Layla Kent also assisted on the play that ended with Trader scoring the equalizer.
Trader scored again six minutes later on an assist from Alex Kupper, giving Salisbury a 2-1 lead during the third quarter. The two goals launched Salisbury’s scoring burst after halftime.
Sea Gulls add two more goals
Layla Kent extended Salisbury’s lead with a goal assisted by Ryan Lowe. Kent then assisted Lowe on Salisbury’s fourth goal, which came in the 48th minute.
Lowe finished with one goal and one assist, while Devon DeGregory recorded two assists on penalty corners. Alex Kupper and Regan Nacrelli each added one assist.
Maddie Castaneda made one save over 60 minutes in goal for Salisbury, and Regan Worley, Salisbury’s goalkeeper, was credited with a defensive save. Johns Hopkins outshot Salisbury 9-8, but Salisbury held a 7-3 advantage in shots on goal.
Salisbury prepares for Stevenson
Johns Hopkins won the penalty-corner count 8-5. Salisbury’s next game is scheduled for Wednesday at Stevenson, with a 5:30 p.m. start in Owings Mills, Md.; the source does not provide the calendar date.
Maryland Sports Blog Take
Salisbury University Women’s Field Hockey Rallies Past Johns Hopkins 4-1 Behind Dakotah Trader’s Two Goals after trailing at halftime. Trader’s two third-quarter goals changed the game, while Kent and Lowe combined for two additional goals and three assists.
The Sea Gulls finished the comeback despite Johns Hopkins holding the edge in total shots and penalty corners. Salisbury’s four-goal surge after halftime secured a decisive 4-1 victory between two ranked teams.
Source: Original report
