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Salem Sports Information
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Salem (WV) Salem 2-20,0-0 DII Independent
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Winner West Virginia St. WVSt 10-13,6-10 MEC
Salem (WV) Salem
2-20,0-0 DII Independent
53
Final
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West Virginia St. WVSt
10-13,6-10 MEC
Winner
Score By Periods
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Salem (WV) Salem 10 17 14 12 53
West Virginia St. WVSt 23 15 21 12 71

Game Recap: Women's Basketball | | Kaden Shoaf

Tigers Drop Road Contest to Yellow Jackets

Salem Women's Basketball Shows Resilience in Road Battle Against West Virginia State

DUNBAR, WV – The Salem University Tigers (2-20) showcased a persistent offensive effort on Saturday afternoon against West Virginia State (10-13) at the Walker Convocation Center. Despite the final score, several Tigers delivered standout individual performances, particularly in a strong second-quarter surge.

Salem Individual Highlights

  • Taja Brown provided a major spark for the Tigers, leading the team with 16 points. Brown was aggressive in getting to the line, converting 7-of-12 free throws, and added five rebounds and an assist to her stat line.

  • Kamarice Jackson was highly efficient from the perimeter, scoring 9 points on 3-of-8 shooting, including a perfect 2-for-2 from three-point range.

  • Meilin Guo anchored the interior for Salem, finishing with 9 points and three rebounds while logging 26 minutes of action.

  • Fatima Bakayoko dominated the glass for the Tigers, pulling down a team-high 7 rebounds (6 offensive) to go along with 8 points.

  • Batoul Khaleefah contributed across the board with 3 points, three rebounds, and two steals in 14 minutes off the bench.

Inside the Numbers for the Tigers

  • Bench Contribution: Salem's depth was on full display as the bench accounted for 31 of the team's 53 total points.

  • Capitalizing on Mistakes: The Tigers were opportunistic defensively, turning West Virginia State's miscues into 24 points off turnovers.

  • Second Quarter Surge: Salem found their rhythm in the second period, outscoring the Yellow Jackets 17-15 and shooting 38.5% from the field during that stretch.

  • Fast Break Success: The Tigers pushed the pace effectively throughout the contest, recording 14 fast-break points.

  • Rebounding Effort: Salem battled hard on the boards, securing 33 total rebounds, including 12 on the offensive end which led to 9 second-chance points.

The Tigers will look to build on these individual performances as they continue their late-season stretch.

Attendance: 287 Location: Walker Convocation Center, Dunbar, WV

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