VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. - The Salisbury University women's soccer team engaged in a defensive showdown Wednesday night as they tied the Marlins of Virginia Wesleyan College 0-0 in double overtime. 

Salisbury (2-1-1) entered the game riding a three-game unbeaten streak. Meanwhile, VWC (0-2-2) entered the game winless and only three goals to account for. Both trends would continue as the game played out to be a defensive battle with Sea Gull senior stalwart Gena Goodson stifling in goal. She made seven saves in regulation and one in overtime. Despite the effort of Goodson, SU did not put much together on the offensive side of the ball. The maroon and gold only mustered seven shots on the day, three of which were on goal.  Senior forward Dana Passucci and junior defenseman Colleen Galligan led the offensive output with two shots apiece.

The Marlins almost escaped with the victory with a goal that was scored in the second half, but was wiped off due to an offsides penalty. The Marlins were led by senior Danielle Fiedler who registered four shots, one on goal, and junior goalkeeper Allison Lennox (three saves).

Virginia Wesleyan outshot Salisbury, 17-7, while the Sea Gulls held a 6-3 advantage in corner kicks. The game proved to be very physical with the Marlins being called for 16 fouls to Salisbury's 12.

This is Salisbury's second straight double overtime tie. SU tied No. 6 Lynchburg 1-1 last Sunday.

The Sea Gulls will play again on Saturday, September 13, in their home opener against Ursinus College at 1 p.m. Salisbury defeated Ursinus 2-1 last season.