SALISBURY, Md. - The Salisbury University women's soccer team turned in a dominant performance on Thursday, beating conference rival Gallaudet University, 9-1. The nine goals scored by the Sea Gull attack marked its highest tally of the season, and moved its Capital Athletic Conference record to 5-1.

Senior forward Christina Eury (Germantown, Md.) initiated the SU scoring barrage with a goal in the first two minutes of play, as she would finish with a career-high two goals on the day. Salisbury freshman forward Jessica Robinson (Ocean, N.J.) scored three goals in the second half, two of which came within three minutes of each other. Her performance was a career high, while freshman forward Julia Finecey (Berlin, Md.) contributed with two goals of her own. Salisbury sophomore forward Amanda Zyzak (Damascus, Md.) got her first career assist, and scored once on a drive to the goal while maneuvering through several Gallaudet defenders. 

The Bisons' only goal came from freshman Shaquana McDonough on a free kick from near midfield. Her high-arching shot just barely escaped the outstretched fingers of Salisbury goalkeeper Melissa Orgera (Arnold, Md.) and pulled Gallaudet (5-11-1, 0-7 CAC) to within two of SU in the 23rd minute of the first half, 3-1. The SU offense responded with a relentless attack, amassing an additional six goals before the final whistle sounded.

Orgera made one save, playing just the first half, to collect her eighth win of the season. Junior goalkeeper Samantha Kaufman (Germantown, Md.) played the second half, but saw little action as the Sea Gulls (9-3-2) allowed Gallaudet few opportunities to threaten the Salisbury goal.

The Salisbury women's soccer team will return to action on Oct. 24 when it travels to play conference opponent St. Mary's at 3 p.m.