Salem women's soccer put together a strong second-half performance Thursday afternoon, earning a 3-0 shutout victory over United States Sports University at AHN Montour Junction.
The Tigers controlled much of the opening half, outshooting US Sports University 12-3, but both teams went into the break scoreless.
Salem broke through in the 53rd minute when Emily Sullivan found the back of the net off an assist from Tomina Rihpa to give the Tigers a 1-0 advantage.
Just six minutes later, Salem doubled its lead. Dayana Martinez connected with Rihpa, who finished the opportunity to make it 2-0. Martinez added a goal of her own in the 62nd minute, putting the Tigers ahead 3-0 and completing the scoring.
Martinez led Salem offensively with seven shots, including five on goal, while recording a goal and an assist. Rihpa finished with a goal and an assist, and Sullivan added a goal of her own.
The Tigers finished with a 22-9 advantage in shots and an 11-3 edge in shots on goal.
Defensively, Janiya Brooks-Crews recorded two saves over 86:35 in goal, while Chloe Owens added a save in the final minutes as Salem secured the shutout.
With the victory, Salem improves to 8-5-5 on the season.
