SALISBURY, Md. - The Salisbury University women's basketball team posted an impressive victory Saturday evening over Capital Athletic Conference opponent Gallaudet University, 87-25, in front of a crowd of 250 on alumni night at Maggs Center. The Sea Gull defense held the Bison to 19 percent shooting from the field and created 35 turnovers which resulted in 45 Salisbury points.

Salisbury (12-8, 6-4 CAC) dominated Gallaudet (3-16, 0-9 CAC) in almost every statistical category with the biggest disparity coming in bench points (54-5). The Sea Gull bench was led by freshman Janay Johnson (14 points) and Rachel Downes (11 points) who shot a combined 10-of-13 from the field.

The Gulls also received a double-digit effort from senior Meghan Klug who chipped in 14 points in 21 minutes. Salisbury had 14 of 15 players score at least one point in the biggest victory of the season. Senior point guard Jenna Peters contributed a game-high six assists.

SU jumped out to a 6-0 lead and never looked back going in at halftime up 55-13. The victory improved Salisbury to 6-4 in conference where they are currently in fourth place tied with Catholic.

Gallaudet was powered by senior Tamijo Foronda who had nine points and five rebounds.

Salisbury will try to extend its winning streak to three when it hits the road at No. 17, conference front-runner, Mary Washington on February 6th at 6:00 p.m.