ELKINS, W.Va. — The Salem University men's soccer team dropped a 1-0 decision to Davis & Elkins on Wednesday night at Nuttall Field.
The Tigers entered the match looking to build on their recent victory over Malone, but the Senators controlled much of the possession and attacking pressure throughout the contest.
Davis & Elkins recorded 19 shots to Salem's three and held a 66-34 advantage in possession. Despite the pressure, Salem goalkeeper Gregory Lynch kept the Tigers within striking distance, making five saves, including two in the opening half.
The match remained scoreless through the first 45 minutes. Davis & Elkins generated 12 shots in the opening half, but Lynch turned aside both shots that reached the target.
The Senators broke through in the 60th minute when Benjamin Luengo scored his fifth goal of the season off an assist from Hugo Fauli, giving Davis & Elkins a 1-0 advantage.
Salem continued to battle for an equalizer late in the match. Arokya Shrestha and Nicolas Del Gaudio each put shots on target in the second half, but Davis & Elkins goalkeeper Charlie Phillips made saves on both attempts to preserve the shutout.
Lynch finished with five saves for Salem, while Phillips recorded two saves for Davis & Elkins.
With the result, Salem falls to 3-7-2 overall and 1-6-1 in conference play. Davis & Elkins improves to 9-0-1 overall and 7-0-1 in conference action.
