Hargrove nets OT winner, Salisbury wins Elmer Lord Classic

SALISBURY, Md.- Junior midfielder Alex Hargrove ended the suspense on Sunday afternoon as he scored the overtime game-winning goal for No. 22 Salisbury University to hand the Sea Gulls a 1-0 win against a tough Keene State College squad. The Sea Gulls (2-0-0) claimed the Elmer Lord Memorial Soccer Classic champion's title with their second victory in as many days.

Hargrove ended the 0-0 deadlock six minutes into the first overtime. He slipped behind Keene State goalie Peter Kersker (two saves) and fired home a pass from junior midfielder Kenneth Price to end the game. Sophomore Joe Rubel was also credited with an assist. Hargrove was named the tournament's Most Valuable Player for his play during the two-day classic.

Salisbury's defense recorded its first shutout of the season as the Gulls didn't allow an Owl shot in the first half. SU junior goalie Greg Wellinghoff made three saves in the win.

The contest was very physical as 47 fouls were committed by the two teams. Salisbury outshot Keene 13-7 while the Owls (0-1-1) totaled four corner kicks to SU's three.

Earlier in the day, St. Mary's (Md.) College defeated the Vikings of North Park University, 1-0.  SMC improved to 1-0-1 on the year with the victory. Senior forward Bernard Agyingi tallied the game-winning goal with 8:30 left in the second half. SMC senior midfielder Peter Krech was credited the assist on the goal.

Salisbury will return to action on Wednesday, September 3, when the Sea Gulls host Eastern Shore rival Washington (Md.) College at 4 p.m.