WASHINGTON, D.C- The Salisbury University women's basketball team traveled to D.C. to take on Catholic University and came home with an overtime win, 73-71, in a pivotal Capital Athletic Conference game. Salisbury improved to a perfect 3-0 in overtime games this season.

The Sea Gulls (13-10, 7-6 CAC) trailed by seven points with four minutes left in regulation. SU hit 5-of-7 free throws down the stretch to narrow the gap. Salisbury freshman forward Janay Johnson (13 points, seven rebounds) hit a game-tying lay up with 16 seconds remaining to send the Gulls into the extra period. Johnson put in five points and grabbed three rebounds in the final four minutes.

In overtime the game remained tight and was knotted up at 71 apiece with 33 seconds to play. Salisbury freshman Brianna Simpson grabbed the rebound off a Meghan Phillips potential game-winner and was fouled during her put back attempt as time expired. Simpson nailed both shots from the line to seal the deal for Salisbury.

The Gulls were led by Phillips who put in a team-high 16 points, and seniors Jessica Mills and Jenna Peters who both added double figure outputs.

Catholic (14-9, 6-6 CAC) had four players contribute in double digits including forward Shannon Mertz who had a game-high 20 points in 33 minutes of action.

Salisbury split the season series with Catholic after being upset at home, 56-51, on January 17. The Sea Gulls return home on Valentine's Day for their final CAC game of the season to take on the Saints of Marymount who won the first meeting, 62-56.