CHESTER, Pa. – The Salisbury University women's basketball team battled Widener University on Saturday afternoon in the championship game of the Widener Tournament, falling to the host Pride 85-60 at the Schwartz Center.
The Sea Gulls (1-1) traded baskets with Widener early in the first quarter. Nicole Miller connected on a pair of three-pointers, while Keturah Stewart added a three of her own to help Salisbury take a brief lead. Widener closed the opening period with a 19-14 advantage.
Salisbury continued to compete in the second quarter, but the Pride used a 23-point period to extend their lead. Miller continued to provide an offensive spark, scoring throughout the half as the Sea Gulls headed into the break trailing 42-29.
The third quarter featured an even 18-18 scoring effort from both teams. Stewart helped keep Salisbury within reach, while Miller continued to lead the offensive attack. The Sea Gulls entered the final quarter down 60-47.
Widener pulled away in the fourth quarter, outscoring Salisbury 25-13 to secure the 85-60 victory.
Miller led Salisbury with 20 points, shooting 7-of-10 from the field and knocking down three three-pointers. Stewart added 11 points and three assists, while Luci Damico contributed seven points and four rebounds. Abby Plaugher finished with eight points, four rebounds and two steals.
Game Notes
- Miller paced all Salisbury scorers with 20 points, shooting 70% from the field and 3-of-4 from beyond the arc.
- Salisbury finished with 17 assists, led by Stewart, Izzy Diaz and Jen Juhring with three apiece.
The Sea Gulls return to action on Saturday, Nov. 14, when they host Rutgers-Camden at Maggs Physical Activities Center. Tip-off is scheduled for 2 p.m. for the home opener.
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, 26 individual national championships, and 212 conference championships, and have produced 54 Academic All-Americans.
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