MECHANICSBURG, Pa. – The Salisbury University women's basketball team wrapped up its stay at the Messiah Tip-Off Tournament with a 56-44 loss to the Washington College Shorewomen on Saturday afternoon at Hitchcock Arena.
The Sea Gull started slowly from the field, conceding the game's first six points and facing a 12-4 deficit at the end of the first quarter. In the second,
Alex Bull hit a quick three and two free throws to get SU within 12-9, but the Shorewomen closed out the period on a 12-2 run to enter halftime ahead 24-11.
Salisbury played physical inside during the third quarter and shot 8-of-12 from the free throw line to keep pace with WAC and face a 41-25 hole. SU then won the fourth quarter 19-15, knocking down 3-of-5 three-pointers, including back-to-back late treys by
Nicole Miller, to give the game its final 56-44 margin.
GAME NOTES
- Nicole Miller paced the Sea Gulls with 16 points, shooting 5-of-10 from the field and 4-of-6 from distance.
- Alex Bull posted well-rounded numbers in 38 minutes of action, scoring nine points with six rebounds and two assists.
- Kayla Nieberlein posted seven points and hauled in seven rebounds.
- The Sea Gulls shot 25 percent (11-of-44) overall, going 6-of-18 (33.3 percent) from deep and 16-of-22 (72.7 percent) from the free throw line.
- Salisbury won the offensive rebounding battle 9-7, trailing overall in rebounds just 30-28. SU also forced 22 Shorewomen turnovers.
The Sea Gulls return to action on Wednesday with a home contest against St. Mary's (Md.). Opening tipoff from the Maggs Physical Activities Center is slated for 6 p.m.
Salisbury University is a proud member of NCAA Division III with primary membership in the Coast-to-Coast Athletic Conference, along with affiliate membership in the New Jersey Athletic Conference (football, men's & women's swimming) and the Coastal Lacrosse Conference (men's lacrosse). With over 500 student-athletes in 23 varsity sports, SU is recognized as one of the nation's most competitive intercollegiate athletics programs regardless of division, featuring dedicated coaches and staff that foster excellence on and off the field. The Sea Gulls have won a combined 23 team national championships, 24 individual national championships, and 201 conference championships, and have produced 50 Academic All-Americans.
To Make Tomorrow Yours at Salisbury University, and learn more about Sea Gull Athletics' tradition of excellence, visit www.SUSeaGulls.com or follow on social media @SUSeaGulls.
