FORT DETRICK, Md. - The Salisbury University men's basketball team trailed by as many as 14 at Hood College Wednesday night, but battled back time and time again. The Sea Gulls took just their second lead of the night on a free throw from junior center Chris McGrew (Burtonsville, Md.) with 20 seconds showing on the clock, and came away with their fourth straight win, 69-66.

The game-winning free throw was only one part of another big night for McGrew in the last three weeks. After regaining control of the ball following McGrew's free throw, Hood (12-7, 7-3 Capital Athletic Conference) called a timeout with nine seconds remaining. On the ensuing play, McGrew got the steal and would get another shot at the charity stripe, connecting on both attempts to give Salisbury (10-8, 6-4 CAC) a three-point lead, which it would protect for the win.

McGrew finished with a game-high 23 points, which matches his career high, and pulled down seven rebounds while dishing out four assists. McGrew has been on a tear recently, having set career highs in scoring three times in the last two weeks. He has not been doing so by putting up every shot he looks at either, he's done so with tremendous control. McGrew has shot 79.6 percent from the floor (43-of-54) during Salisbury's last eight games, and is shooting 74.1 percent from the free throw line (20-of-27) in that same time period.

Senior guard/forward Greg Palmer (Salisbury, Md.) connected on a three-pointer with 1:22 remaining that allowed McGrew's free throws to push Salisbury to the win. Palmer finished with 20 points. Sophomore guard Mike Maczko (Bel Air, Md.) scored 13 points and added six assists, matching his career best.

The Sea Gulls will have a week off before they get back to game action next Wednesday, hosting Gallaudet University on Wednesday, Feb. 3. Prior to the start of that game, Salisbury coach Steve Holmes will be recognized for his 100th win at Salisbury University, which he achieved Saturday against St. Mary's (Md.) College.