SALISBURY, Md. - The Salisbury University women's basketball program fell 84-80 in the tight contest against Stevenson University Wednesday night inside Maggs Gymnasium on Greek Night and Toys for Tots Teddy Bear Toss night.
The Sea Gulls (5-3) shot 50 percent from the field in the first quarter of action to jump out to a 19-16 lead. SU was able to build on that momentum in the second quarter as they outscored the Mustangs (3-3) 25-15 and headed into the halftime break with a 13-point lead.
The second half was a different story for Stevenson, as they came out of halftime and shot 62 percent from the field, which included four three-pointers. The game headed into the final quarter of play all tied up.
The teams ramped up the intensity in the fourth quarter, in a game that included 10 lead changes and seven ties. It was once again tied at 76 with two minutes remaining. The Mustangs were able to take a three-point lead with 20 seconds remaining and added to that with two free throws.
Nicole Miller drilled a deep three to cut the lead to just two points with eight seconds remaining, but the Sea Gulls could not create a late turnover and fell short.
Miller finished with 28 points, seven rebounds, three assists, and a steal.
Abby Plaugher posted 17 points, five assists, and four rebounds.
Keturah Stewart posted 15 points, while
Kayla Nieberlein tallied 11 points and six rebounds.
Game Notes
- The Sea Gulls were able to shoot 48 percent from the three-point line and 42 percent overall from the field.
- The Mustangs won the rebound battle 35-32, but both teams tallied 11 second-chance points.
- The Salisbury bench scored three points, while Stevenson posted 30 points from non-starters.
The Sea Gulls are back in action on Saturday, Dec. 3rd, when they travel to Marymount University with a start time of 1 p.m. from Arlington, Va.
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), Coastal Lacrosse Conference (men's lacrosse), State University of New York Athletic Conference (field hockey), and Colonial Women's Golf Conference (women's golf). 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 206 conference championships, and have produced 53 Academic All-Americans.
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