WINCHESTER, Va. – The Salisbury University women's basketball program fell 68-50 Monday night at Shenandoah University inside James R. Wilkins Athletics & Events Center.
The Sea Gulls (10-11) used an 8-0 run in the first quarter to take a four-point advantage early. The Hornets (15-6) would answer right back finishing the quarter on a 9-2 run and earning a 13-10 lead at the end of the first quarter of action.
The Salisbury defense continued to soar in the second as they held Shenandoah to below 35 percent shooting in the first half and 0-11 from three-point range. The Sea Gulls outscored the Hornets 12-8 in the quarter taking a one-point edge into the halftime break.
In the second half, the Shenandoah offense came alive, shooting 64 percent from the field in the third quarter. The Hornets would go on to outscore the Sea Gulls by 19 for the half.
Game Notes
The Sea Gulls have a quick turnaround as they travel to Randolph-Macon College on Wednesday. Game time is set for 7 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.
