SALISBURY, Md. - The Salisbury University volleyball team had quite a successful evening, as the Sea Gulls defeated both Goucher College and Johns Hopkins University in the first day of the Sea Gull Volleyball Classic. Salisbury won both matches decisively, as it first defeated Goucher in three games (25-11, 25-14, 25-12) and then defeated Johns Hopkins in four games (25-10, 22-25, 25-20, 25-22).

The maroon and gold were led by senior outside hitter Rachel Downes (Salisbury, Md.), who posted 10 digs in the victory against Johns Hopkins. Junior outside hitter Melissa Stansbury (Eldersburg, Md.) also had 10 digs in a single match, against Goucher.

Senior libero Gabby Long (Bel Air, Md.), freshman middle hitter Chelsea Glowacki (Poolesville, Md.) and junior outside hitter Lexy Fitzkee (Fallston, Md.) also had a hand in the Gulls' solid victories. Long notched 18 digs in the win against Johns Hopkins, while Fitzkee tallied up 20 kills in two matches. Glowacki had three clutch blocks against Johns Hopkins, propelling the Sea Gulls to a thrilling come-from-behind victory in the third game. The wins today bring Salisbury's overall record to 15-1. The Gulls currently boast a 13-match winning streak.

Salisbury hopes to extend this streak as it hosts the second and final day of the Sea Gull Volleyball Classic tomorrow at Maggs Physical Activities Center. The first match will be against Virginia Wesleyan College at 10 a.m. The championship match (teams TBD) will be played at 12 p.m.