The No. 10 Salisbury University women’s field hockey team defeated No. 11 Rowan University 4-3 on Oct. 28 at Coach Wackar Stadium in Glassboro, New Jersey, as Layla Kent recorded a hat trick that included the eventual game-winning goal.
Salisbury University led 2-1 at halftime and regained the lead each time Rowan University tied the game in the third quarter. The Sea Gulls outshot Rowan 12-9, put 10 shots on goal and limited Rowan to one shot during the final 15 minutes.
Layla Kent Scores Three Times
Kent opened the scoring at the 12-minute mark before adding her second goal at 25:09. Regan Worley assisted on the goal, which gave Salisbury University a 2-0 lead.
Rowan University scored before halftime to cut the deficit to one goal. Rowan tied the game 1:33 into the third quarter, but Tessa Gray answered at 32:46 to put Salisbury University back in front.
Rowan tied the game again four minutes later before Kent scored with three minutes remaining in the third quarter. The goal completed her hat trick and gave Salisbury University a 4-3 advantage.
Salisbury University Protects Its Lead
Salisbury University held Rowan without another goal in the fourth quarter. Rowan had an 11-5 advantage in penalty corners, but the Sea Gulls protected their one-goal lead.
Kent finished with five shots, including four on goal. Worley added a defensive save, while Maddie Castaneda made four saves in goal for Salisbury University.
Gracie Merrick, Sydney Kowalczyk and Aurelia McManis scored for Rowan University. Mia Foti assisted on Merrick’s goal, and Olivia Griffin assisted on Kowalczyk’s score.
Next Game: Senior Day Against The College of New Jersey
Salisbury University is scheduled to host The College of New Jersey at Sea Gull Stadium on Oct. 31 at 1 p.m. for Senior Day.
Salisbury University holds affiliate membership in the State University of New York Athletic Conference for field hockey.
MSB Analysis
Layla Kent’s three-goal performance supplied the difference as No. 10 Salisbury University held off No. 11 Rowan University. The Sea Gulls responded to both third-quarter equalizers and closed out the 4-3 road victory by limiting Rowan to one shot in the final 15 minutes.
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