Salisbury University women’s field hockey freshman Layla Kent earned National Field Hockey Coaches Association National Player of the Week honors after recording nine points across the Sea Gulls’ final two regular-season outings. Salisbury University announced the honor Nov. 4, 2026.
Kent also earned SUNYAC Offensive Player of the Week honors for the third time this season. Her performances raised her season total to 40 points, which ranks second in the SUNYAC.
Layla Kent Produces Nine Points in Two Games
Kent scored three goals, including the game-winning goal in the 42nd minute, during Salisbury University’s 4-3 road victory over 11th-ranked Rowan University. The hat trick marked Kent’s second of the month.
In Salisbury University’s 4-2 victory over The College of New Jersey, Kent assisted on all three of the Sea Gulls’ third-quarter goals. The win closed the regular season and left Salisbury University with a 13-3 record.
Kent, a freshman from Millington, Maryland, ranks sixth in NCAA Division III in assists per game at 0.88, 21st in points per game at 2.50, and 48th in goals per game at 0.81.
Salisbury University Enters SUNYAC Tournament
The award announcement identified Salisbury University as the No. 8 field hockey program nationally. Salisbury competes in NCAA Division III with primary membership in the Coast-to-Coast Athletic Conference and affiliate membership in the State University of New York Athletic Conference (SUNYAC) for field hockey.
Salisbury University will begin the SUNYAC Conference Tournament Friday, Nov. 6, 2026, at noon against Oswego State in Oneonta, New York. The tournament appearance follows a 13-3 regular season for the Sea Gulls.
Additional details are available in Salisbury University’s official announcement.
Maryland Sports Blog Take
Layla Kent closed the regular season with a hat trick against Rowan University and three assists against The College of New Jersey. The nine-point stretch helped the Salisbury University freshman reach 40 points and earn national recognition from the National Field Hockey Coaches Association.
Kent’s production gives Salisbury University a proven scoring and playmaking presence as the Sea Gulls enter the SUNYAC Conference Tournament.
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