The Basics

• Score: Davis & Elkins College Senators 85, Salem International University 47
• Records: D&E (9-11), SIU (2-19)
• Date: Tuesday, February 4, 2016
• Location: Salem, W.Va.

How It Happened:

• The Tigers were defeated 85-47 by the Davis & Elkins Senators in Great Midwest Athletic Conference (G-MAC) play Thursday, February 4.
• The loss drops the Salem International University women's basketball team to 2-19 overall, 0-9 in the G-MAC. Meanwhile, the Senators improve to 5-4 in league play, 9-11 overall this season.
• Davis & Elkins raced out to a 20-6 lead after the first period and entered halftime with a 28-point lead, 43-15. The Tigers struggled from the field early, converting 18 percent (6 of 33) attempts.
• Salem International improved its shooting in the second half. The team shot 38 percent (13 of 34), but it was not enough to overcome the halftime deficit.
• Stephanie Wooten led scoring with a game-high 19 points and 5 assists. Sydney Turner added in 15 points and 7 rebounds while Caitlyn O'Neal chipped in 10 points.
• The Senators shot 44.4% from beyond the arc compared to only 12.5% for the Tigers.

Senator Synopsis:

"We are getting better as a team and this is two games in a row where we have had positive contributions from several people. We must continue to learn and sustain our momentum heading into our game Saturday vs. the defending National Champion." – Coach Jason Asbell.

What's Next:

The Senators travel to play California University of Pennsylvania at 2 p.m. on Saturday, February 6.