The Basics
• Score: #4 Salisbury-2, #8 Johns Hopkins-1
• Records: JHU (4-2) • SU (7-0)
• Location: Salisbury, MD • Sea Gull Stadium
• The Short Story: Host and undefeated Salisbury scored with just over two minutes remaining to lift the fourth-ranked Sea Gulls to a 2-1 win over the eighth-ranked Johns Hopkins Blue Jays.  
 
How it Happened
• Salisbury struck early, converting on its second penalty corner of the night. Camryn Dennis inserted the ball to Arielle Johnston, who slipped a shot through traffic and past sophomore Kaitlin Hall just 2:30 into the game.
• Hopkins battled back and finally knotted the score at the 39:12-mark. Sophomore Abby Birk played a short corner to classmate Sarah Matyas, who lofted a high shot under the crossbar to even things up.
• The Sea Gull defense withstood a flurry of attacks by the Blue Jays and then was able to earn a corner late in the game. After inserting the corner, Dennis came into the circle and deflected a cross-cage pass from Meghan Jolikko inside the left post with 2:08 to play.
• The Blue Jays had one last good look, as they earned a corner with nine seconds to play. However, senior Katie McErlean's blast from the top of the circle was deflected out of danger by the defense as the horn sounded.
 
What it Means
• Hopkins falls to 5-27 all-time against Salisbury as the Sea Gulls have won 11 straight in the series.
• Both of the Blue Jays' losses this season are by one goal and to ranked teams.
 
Inside the Box Score
• Matyas' goal was her first of the season and the fifth of her career. Brik leads the team with five assists on the season.
• Hall finished with five saves in the loss while Dom Farrace made two for the Sea Gulls.
• Salisbury had a 12-8 edge in shots, while corners were even at seven apiece.
 
Up Next
• Hopkins returns to Homewood Field on Saturday, September 21 against Bryn Mawr. The Centennial Conference contest is slated for a 12:00 pm start.