Stevenson University women’s soccer fell to Salisbury, 2-0, on Wednesday evening at Sea Gull Soccer Stadium in Salisbury, Maryland. Sophia Valenzano made six saves in a complete 90-minute effort as Salisbury built a two-goal lead in the first half.
Salisbury Scores Twice Before Halftime
Salisbury took a 1-0 lead in the 20th minute and added another goal in the 34th minute. Lauren Chesney scored the first goal, while Ava Wheeler scored the second on an assist from Callie Chesney.
Stevenson created early opportunities, with Ashley Bowman recording the Mustangs’ first shot in the fourth minute. Kailyn Beall followed with an attempt on goal in the fifth minute and added another shot on target in the 31st minute, but Salisbury carried a 2-0 advantage into halftime.
Stevenson Women’s Soccer Creates Second Half Chances
Stevenson continued to look for an opening after halftime. Keltie Goin put an attempt on frame in the 50th minute, and Katelyn Lacey added two second-half opportunities, including an 81st-minute shot that forced a save.
Mehar Singh and Nyla Behram added late chances, with Behram putting Stevenson’s final attempt on goal in the 89th minute. Stevenson finished with eight shots and five shots on goal, while Beall and Lacey recorded two shots apiece.
Stevenson University Women’s Soccer Set for Conference Opener
The result left Stevenson with a listed record of 0-8-1, while Salisbury’s moved to 2-7-1. Stevenson is scheduled to travel to Messiah on Saturday afternoon for its Middle Atlantic Conference Commonwealth opener at 3 p.m.
Maryland Sports Blog Take
Stevenson University women’s soccer generated opportunities before and after halftime but could not overcome Salisbury’s two-goal first half. Valenzano’s six saves kept the Mustangs within reach, while Stevenson will turn its attention to the start of conference play against Messiah.
Source: Original report
