The University of Maryland, Baltimore County men’s soccer match against Navy was ruled a no contest Sept. 22 in Baltimore after inclement weather stopped play at halftime. UMBC led Navy 1-0 when the match was called.
The teams completed the first half in steady rainfall before referees, coaches and game administrators assessed the playing surface. The match will not be made up and was deemed a no contest under NCAA rules, meaning the halftime score does not stand as an official result.
UMBC Men’s Soccer Match Halted at Halftime Due to Weather
Officials stopped the nonconference match after the first half because of unsafe weather and field conditions. Despite UMBC’s 1-0 halftime lead, the match was declared a no contest per NCAA regulations and does not count toward either team’s record.
UMBC Men’s Soccer to Open America East Play Against UMass Lowell
UMBC is scheduled to return to action on Sept. 26 at 7 p.m. hosting UMass Lowell to begin its America East Conference schedule.
Maryland Sports Blog Take
The UMBC men’s soccer team held a 1-0 lead over Navy, but weather conditions prevented the match from reaching completion. UMBC’s next opportunity to compete will be the America East opener against UMass Lowell.
Source: Original report
