Towson at UMBC: Halftime thoughts
In a meeting between 2-5 teams, host UMBC has taken the first step to getting that third victory by sprinting out to a 6-3 advantage over Towson at halftime at UMBC Stadium in Catonsville Wednesday night.
The Retrievers, which has scored five goals in the first half of their last three contests, scored the first three goals of the first quarter, chasing out senior goalkeeper Travis Love who did not register a save.
The Tigers have not gotten closer than two goals as UMBC has continued to maintain a comfortable distance. The Retrievers’ largest lead of the game was four when junior attackman Rob Grimm converted a pass from sophomore attackman Scott Jones on a man-up chance to give the team a 6-2 lead with 4:17 remaining in the second quarter.
Other notes:
*Grimm did not start, but he leads all scorers with three points on two goals and one assist. Senior attackman Tim Stratton is pacing Towson with a goal and an assist.
*The Tigers are doing a much better job with their shooting accuracy, putting 6-of-8 shots on net. Unfortunately, UMBC has taken 14 shots.
*Retrievers junior goalie Brian McCullough has made three saves. Sophomore Andrew Wascavage has turned away two shots in relief of Love.
*UMBC is winning the battle of ground balls (13-6) and faceoffs (6-of-10).
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