October 16, 2003
Third-Ranked Salisbury Tops WC, 3-0

CHESTERTOWN, MD -- The third-ranked Salisbury University Sea Gulls defeated the host Washington College Shorewomen, 3-0, in non-conference field hockey action this afternoon in Chestertown. Salisbury improved to 11-1 with the win, while the Shorewomen slipped to 6-6.

Erin Budd gave Salisbury a 1-0 lead when she scored off a direct corner from Lindsey Elliott and Brittany Elliott with 7:33 to play in the first half. Budd scored again with 32:53 to play in the second off an assist from Brittany Elliott and then assisted on a goal by Brittany Elliott with 6:34 to play in the second half.

Salisbury goalkeeper Melissa Taylor made seven saves en route to the shutout. Washington senior goalkeeper Zina Hense (Lewes, DE/Cape Henlopen) tallied 15 saves in the loss.

The Shorewomen return to action Saturday with a 1:00 p.m. Centennial Conference home game against Gettysburg.

Box Score

Salisbury 1-2---3
Washington College 0-0---0

Scoring (Assist)
1st H - 7:33 SU - Erin Budd (Lindsey Elliott, Brittany Elliott)
2nd H - 32:53 SU - Erin Budd (Brittany Elliott)
2nd H - 6:34 SU - Brittany Elliott (Erin Budd)

Washington Saves - Zina Hense 15 (3 GA/70:00)
Salisbury Saves - Melissa Taylor 7 (0 GA/70:00)

Shots - SU 27, WC 9
Penalty Corners - SU 19, WC 4
Defensive Saves - SU 0, WC 0