The Salisbury University men’s soccer team defeated the Ursinus College Bears 2-1 on Tuesday afternoon at Patterson Field in Collegeville, Pennsylvania, as Noah Blankensop scored the game-winning goal. The 17th-ranked Sea Gulls improved to 11-1-2 and earned their fourth consecutive victory this October.
Salisbury University takes early lead
Salisbury tested the Ursinus defense early, with Dale Gordon and Liam Pierce recording shots on target that Jaden Ottley denied. The Sea Gulls also earned three corner kicks during the opening 15 minutes, while Ursinus did not record any.
Brogan Eastlack put Salisbury ahead when Dale Gordon sent a corner kick to the back post for David Brunetti, who redirected the cross to Eastlack for a point-blank finish. Ursinus quickly responded as Joseph Kmetz scored roughly two minutes later to tie the match.
Noah Blankensop restored Salisbury’s lead at the 28-minute mark. The Sea Gulls held a 2-1 advantage at halftime after outshooting Ursinus 10-2 in the opening half.
Sea Gulls control shot advantage
Salisbury finished with an 18-4 edge in total shots and held a 9-2 advantage in shots on goal. Ursinus created a late opportunity that hit the post in the final minute, but the Sea Gulls protected their lead until the final whistle.
Blankensop scored his second consecutive game-winning goal and third goal in the last two matches. Eastlack scored his third goal of the season, while Brunetti and Gordon each assisted on the opening goal.
Clif Nehman earned the win with one save. Gordon picked up his second assist in the last three games, and Brunetti extended a three-game point streak.
Salisbury University reaches 11 wins
The victory extended head coach Zack MacDougall’s career high at Salisbury to 11 wins. The program reached 11 victories for the first time since 2018.
Salisbury is scheduled to face Penn State Abington on Oct. 17 at 3:30 p.m.
Maryland Sports Blog take
Salisbury’s 18-4 shot advantage and 9-2 edge in shots on goal illustrated their consistent offensive pressure in the 2-1 victory. Blankensop’s ongoing scoring streak provided the decisive goal as the Sea Gulls improved to 11-1-2.
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