MADISON, N.J. - The Salisbury University women's basketball program saw its six-game win streak come to an end after falling 67-60 at Drew University Wednesday night inside Baldwin Gym.
The Sea Gulls (7-4) and Rangers (6-2) traded blows in the first quarter of action with Drew taking a 13-11 lead into the second quarter. Both teams relied heavily on scoring in the paint throughout the first quarter as 18 points combined between the teams were from down low.
The Rangers exploded in the second quarter shooting 57 percent from the field and hitting four threes. They built their lead to 12 points heading into the halftime break. Salisbury matched that energy in the third quarter outscoring Drew 23-15 and cutting the lead down to just four as the teams headed to the final quarter of action.
SU pulled within one possession three times in the fourth and even tied the game but could not complete the comeback down the stretch.
Kayla Nieberlein led the way for the Sea Gulls posting a double-double with 21 points and 11 rebounds while also adding five assists. Six of the 11 rebounds for Nieberlein were offensive.
Nicole Miller was the other Sea Gull in double digits with 16 points.
Remy Tolar tallied double-digit rebounds as well with 10 while also adding six points.
Game Notes
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Abby Plaugher put together a well-rounded game with eight points, seven rebounds, and six assists.
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Jen Juhring racked up eight points and six assists.
- SU dominated the glass earning 19 second-chance points compared to just nine for the Rangers.
Salisbury is back in action in the Juniata Tournament on Monday, Dec. 30th when they take on Westminster (Pa.) at 8 p.m. in Huntingdon, Pa.
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.
