SALEM, West Virginia- As the cold conditions continued, the Salem women's basketball team returned home for their final home contest of the season. The Tigers would look to pull off a Senior Day upset against the Fairmont State Falcons. Unfortunately, the Falcons got out in front early and didn't look back. Fairmont State defeated Salem by a final of 88-47.

In the first period, the Tigers were able to keep things close early as Kasaya Krause hit a three at the 7-minute mark. Fairmont held a 7-5 lead at that point. Unfortunately, the Falcons finished the quarter on a 21-5 run. That run already gave the Falcons a commanding 28-10 lead after the first.

In the second quarter, Fairmont State picked up right where they left off and continued extending their lead. Salem desperately needed a huge run if they wanted any chance to get back in this one. However, after a dominant quarter from the Falcons they held a 48-16 lead as intermission arrived.

During the second half, the Tigers were able to get some early buckets to cut the deficit. Fairmont State still held a 67-31-point lead as the third period ended. As the final period arrived, the Falcon's commanding lead was way too much to overcome. Fairmont State secured the 88-47 victory over Salem.

On the stats sheet, Liliana Krause led all Tigers with 16 points and 8 rebounds. Kasaya Krause added 11 points. Carmen Vasquez had 7 points and was able to grab 10 rebounds.

After the loss, the Tigers will look to regroup and prepare for their next contest. Which will come on February 26^th at West Liberty University