SANTA CRUZ, Calif. – Salisbury University’s men’s basketball squad pulled off an impressive comeback victory Wednesday, overcoming a halftime deficit to secure their spot in the tournament semifinals.
The Sea Gulls found themselves down 38-30 at the break against Warren Wilson, but completely transformed their offensive performance in the final 20 minutes of play. Salisbury erupted for 53 second-half points, outscoring their opponents by 21 points after intermission to claim an 83-72 win.
The fourth-seeded Sea Gulls improved their season record to 11-14 with the victory over the fifth-seeded Warren Wilson squad. Salisbury will now prepare for semifinal competition, scheduled for Thursday.
The dramatic turnaround showcased the team’s resilience and ability to adjust their game plan between halves, turning what appeared to be a potential upset into a convincing tournament advancement.
