DECATUR, Ga. – Salem College soccer (1-1) defeated Agnes Scott College (0-1), 2-1, Sunday afternoon at Gellerstedt Field to earn its first victory of the 2026 season.
Hallie Kramer and
Dianelis Gonzales-Galan each found the back of the net in the first half, while
Audrey Monteith recorded her first career assist on the game-winning goal.
HOW IT HAPPENED
Agnes Scott struck first in the 14th minute when Vashondra Sandifer found the back of the net to give the Scotties an early 1-0 advantage.
Salem responded just three minutes later as junior
Hallie Kramer recorded her first goal of the season in the 17th minute to even the match at 1-1. Salem continued to apply pressure throughout the opening half before freshman
Dianelis Gonzales-Galan scored her first collegiate goal in the 44th minute off an assist from
Audrey Monteith, sending Salem into halftime with a 2-1 lead.
The second half featured a defensive battle as neither team was able to find the back of the net. Gonzales-Galan nearly extended Salem's lead in the 48th minute when her shot hit the crossbar. Salem claimed their first victory of the 2026 season 2-1.
INSIDE THE BOX
- Salem outshot Agnes Scott 23-12, including a 14-9 advantage in shots on goal.
- Kramer finished with a team-high six shots, including four on goal, while recording her first goal of the season.
- Gonzales-Galan recorded six shots and three shots on goal while scoring her first collegiate goal.
- Monteith registered her first assist of her collegiate career season on Gonzales-Galan's game-winning goal.
- Iapaluccio played all 90 minutes in goal and finished with eight saves.
- Salem earned a 3-1 advantage in corner kicks, with all three coming in the second half.
UP NEXT
Salem returns to action on Thursday, Sept. 10, Salem will travel to Columbia, S.C., to face Columbia College at 6 p.m.
