SALISBURY, Md. - The Salisbury women's volleyball team avenged their loss to Christopher Newport University earlier in the season with a solid 3-0 takedown of the Captains on Friday evening at Maggs Physical Activities Center. The match moved the maroon and gold's record to 23-4 overall; prior to the match, senior libero Gabby Long (Bel Air, Md.) was honored for achieving the most career digs in SU volleyball history.

In the first game, the Sea Gulls jumped out to a 20-10 lead, but CNU quickly closed the gap. Salisbury junior outside hitter Lexy Fitzkee's (Fallston, Md.) well-timed kill ended the first game, giving the Gulls the upper hand with a score of 25-20. SU senior outside hitter Rachel Downes (Salisbury, Md.) finished with 12 kills on the night, and Fitzkee added 11 of her own. 

The second game was a back and forth battle as SU and CNU exchanged points, forcing the contest beyond the usually allotted 25 points until an attack error by the Captains ended the match at 27-25. Christopher Newport's resolute defense kept the Sea Gulls from establishing a decisive advantage throughout the game.  

CNU dominated the early portion of the third game, and bolted to a 9-3 lead over the Sea Gulls. Salisbury finally narrowed the margin to 24-24 by launching a determined comeback late in the game.  A Fitzkee kill finally secured the SU victory in the third game, 27-25.

The Sea Gulls' next opponent will be Capital Athletic Conference foe St. Mary's College on Oct. 28^th at Maggs Physical Activities Center. Match time is set for 7 p.m.