SALISBURY, Md. – The Salisbury University volleyball team welcomed Eastern University, Gallaudet University and Baldwin-Wallace College to Maggs Physical Activities Center on Friday evening for the annual SU Invitational. In what were their first contests at home this season, the Sea Gulls dropped a 3-1 decision to undefeated Eastern before bouncing back with a resounding 3-0 win against Baldwin-Wallace.

The maroon and gold started off the evening with a 26-24 win in the first game against the Eagles (12-0), but were unable to capture any more sets as Eastern won the next three straight to take the match. Sophomore Chelsea Glowacki notched a team-high 10 kills, with senior Melissa Stansbury not far behind with nine. Stansbury also posted 12 digs. Sophomore Carley Todd led the charge for the maroon and gold in the digs department, registering 17, while providing her teammates with 18 set assists.

Salisbury's 3-0 victory against Baldwin-Wallace (10-4) marks the team's seventh straight-set win of the season. The Gulls quickly went up 2-0, earning 25-15 and 25-18 set victories, but the Yellow Jackets wouldn't be swatted away without a fight. The third game went back and forth with the teams exchanging solid serves and kills, but Salisbury eventually prevailed by a score of 26-24. Freshman Erin Lange notched two service aces for the maroon and gold while Glowacki added to her evening's impressive kill totals, posting nine.

Salisbury (8-3) wraps up play in the two-day invitational tomorrow morning, beginning with a match against Gallaudet (5-6) at 10 a.m. The Sea Gulls will play again at noon; their opponent will be determined by the outcome of the Baldwin-Wallace/Eastern match, set to be played at 10 a.m.

Friday's Complete Results

Baldwin-Wallace def. Gallaudet, 3-0: 25-20, 25-20, 25-20
Eastern def. Salisbury, 3-1: 24-26, 25-20, 25-15, 25-13
Salisbury def. Baldwin-Wallace, 3-0: 25-15, 25-18, 26-24
Eastern def. Gallaudet, 3-0: 25-11, 25-12, 25-12 

Saturday's Schedule

Salisbury v. Gallaudet – 10 a.m.
Eastern v. Baldwin-Wallace – 10 a.m.
Consolation game* – 12 p.m.
Championship game* – 12 p.m.

*Teams will be determined by outcome of 10 a.m. matches