Salisbury University women’s field hockey defeated the 13th-ranked Cortland Red Dragons 7-1 on Oct. 23, 2026, at Sea Gull Stadium in Salisbury, Maryland. Alex Kupper scored three goals for her first career hat trick, and the seventh-ranked Sea Gulls scored six second-half goals in the State University of New York Athletic Conference victory.
Salisbury University Women’s Field Hockey Builds Its Lead
After a scoreless first quarter, Salisbury University opened the scoring in the second period. Layla Kent created the chance, and Kupper tipped the attempt in from the right corner to give the Sea Gulls a 1-0 lead. Salisbury University outshot Cortland 8-4 before halftime.
Salisbury University added two goals in the third quarter. Ryan Lowe scored from the right side of the arc, and Dakotah Trader followed with a backhanded goal to make it 3-0.
Grace Esposito scored Cortland’s only goal in the 44th minute, cutting the deficit to 3-1. Tessa Gray answered for Salisbury University before Kupper scored twice more, completing her hat trick and putting the Sea Gulls ahead 6-1.
Baylie Williamson scored in the final minute to finish the 7-1 victory. Kent assisted on three Salisbury University goals, while Laela Brown and Regan Worley recorded one assist each.
Sea Gulls Control the Statistics
Salisbury University outshot Cortland 23-8 overall and held a 14-6 advantage in shots on goal. Maddie Castaneda made five saves for the Sea Gulls, matching her season high.
The victory improved Salisbury University to 11-3 overall and 4-0 in conference play. Cortland fell to 11-3 overall and 2-2 in the State University of New York Athletic Conference.
Next Game for Salisbury University Women’s Field Hockey
Salisbury University’s next listed game is at No. 10 Rowan on Wednesday at 6 p.m. in Glassboro, New Jersey.
Maryland Sports Blog Take
Alex Kupper’s three-goal performance led Salisbury University women’s field hockey to a 7-1 victory over Cortland. The Sea Gulls also received goals from Ryan Lowe, Dakotah Trader, Tessa Gray and Baylie Williamson, while Layla Kent contributed three assists.
Salisbury University’s six-goal second half turned a 1-0 halftime lead into a decisive conference win. The Sea Gulls also held clear advantages in total shots and shots on goal while improving to 4-0 in conference play.
Source: Original report
