The No. 8 Salisbury University field hockey team will begin the SUNYAC Championship final four against No. 4 Oswego at noon Friday, Nov. 6, at Oneonta in Oneonta, N.Y. Salisbury University is the tournament’s No. 1 seed and will seek its second consecutive conference title.
Oneonta will host the SUNYAC Championship final four Nov. 6-7. The second semifinal will feature No. 2 Oneonta against No. 3 Cortland at 3 p.m. Friday.
Salisbury University Field Hockey Team Returns to SUNYAC Final Four
This is Salisbury University’s second season competing in the State University of New York Athletic Conference as an associate member. The Sea Gulls closed the regular season with four consecutive victories against Mary Washington, Cortland, Rowan and The College of New Jersey.
Salisbury scored 50 goals across 16 games, averaging 3.13 goals per game, while allowing 20 goals, or 1.25 per game. The Sea Gulls recorded 41 assists on their 50 goals, held opponents to 7.6 shots per game and averaged 21.2 shots per game offensively.
Layla Kent Leads Salisbury University Field Hockey Offense
Layla Kent leads Salisbury University in goals, assists and points after recording 13 goals, 14 assists and 40 points. The freshman from Millington, Md., also has two game-winning goals.
Devon DeGregory ranks second on the team with 23 points after producing eight goals and seven assists. The junior from Lewes, Del., has converted all three of her penalty strokes.
Alex Kupper has added seven goals and three assists for 17 points. Ryan Lowe has contributed five goals and five assists, while Tessa Gray and Dakotah Trader have each recorded five goals.
Maddie Castaneda Anchors Salisbury University Defense
Salisbury University has allowed 20 goals through 16 games. Goalkeeper Maddie Castaneda appeared in all 16 games and recorded 44 saves, a 1.26 goals-against average, a .688 save percentage and two shutouts.
Layla Kent, Devon DeGregory, Regan Worley and Alex Kupper are listed among Salisbury University’s players to watch for the championship. Dawn Chamberlin is in her 40th season with the program.
“We are very excited to have the opportunity to play in the conference tournament! The team has been working hard all week and is looking forward to competing. Go Gulls!” Chamberlin said.
Maryland Sports Blog Take
The No. 1 seed gives the No. 8 Salisbury University field hockey team a strong position entering the SUNYAC Championship final four. Salisbury University will open against Oswego after pairing 50 goals and 41 assists with a defense that has allowed 20 goals through 16 games.
Source: Original report
