2019-20 Basketball News
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Salem Places 46 on USA South Academic All-Conference List
June 10, 2020Salem had 46 student-athletes maintain at least 3.3 GPA over the course of the 2019-20 academic calendar, earning USA South Academic All-Conference accolades. -
Dr. Susan Henking Shares Thoughts with Salem Community
June 04, 2020Dr. Susan Henking Shares Thoughts with Salem Community
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Director of Athletics Trish Hughes Issues Statement to Salem Community
June 03, 2020Director of Athletics Trish Hughes Issues Statement to Salem Community
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Salem Colleges Recognizes Accomplishments of 2019-20 Athletic Season
May 08, 2020Salem College wrapped up the 2019-20 athletic season with a virtual banquet on Friday, May 8, honoring a total of 20 student-athletes for their contributions throughout the campaign.
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One-on-One with Quntashea Lewis
April 09, 2020Lewis, who is one of only three players in Salem history to score 1,000 career points, graduated Salem in 2016 with a bachelor’s degree in exercise science and a minor in coaching.
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Salem’s Privette Named to USA South All-Sportsmanship Unit
February 20, 2020Lauren Privette was named as a member of the USA South All-Sportsmanship Team on Thursday, Feb. 20.
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Sampson Tallies 16 in Setback at Averett
February 15, 2020Salem’s Dionne Sampson tallied a single-game season-high 16 points in a 79-50 setback at Averett, ending the 2019-20 basketball season for Salem in the process.
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Salem Basketball Season Concludes at Averett on Saturday
February 13, 2020The Salem basketball team wraps up the 2019-20 season on Saturday, Feb. 15, when it heads to USA South Conference foe Averett for a 2 p.m. clash with the Cougars.
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Bowen, Brooks Finish With Double Digit Efforts Versus William Peace
February 12, 2020Sydney Bowen finished with 14 points and grabbed a game-high nine rebounds, while Alize Brooks added 11 points and three steals in a 70-41 setback for Salem.
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Spirits Complete Home Schedule Versus William Peace
February 11, 2020The Salem basketball team closes out the home portion of its 2019-20 schedule on Wednesday, Feb. 12, when it plays host to William Peace at Varsity Gym at 6 p.m.
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Bowen Closes With 19, Brooks 13 Versus Piedmont International
February 08, 2020Salem (0-22) was led offensively by the backcourt tandem of Sydney Bowen and Alize Brooks, who came through with 19 and 13 points, respectively.
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Spirits Head to Piedmont International For Saturday Hoops Clash
February 07, 2020The Salem basketball team completes the non-conference portion of its schedule on Saturday, Feb. 8, when the Spirits head to crosstown rival Piedmont International for a 2 p.m. contest.
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Brooks, Slaughter Lead Spirits in Purple Out Clash With Greensboro
February 05, 2020Salem was led in scoring by the combination of Alize Brooks and Aubrey Slaughter, who finished with eight points apiece.
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Spirits Host Greensboro for Pancreatic Cancer Awareness on Wednesday
February 03, 2020The clash will serve as a Pancreatic Cancer Awareness event in support of Pride head coach Randy Tuggle, who is battling the disease.
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Brooks Closes With 11 Points At N.C. Wesleyan
February 02, 2020Salem (0-20, 0-13 USA South) was led in scoring by Alize Brooks, who tallied 11 points on 4-of-12 shooting from the floor, knocking down a pair of 3-pointers along the way.
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Pacers Emerge With 88-48 Win Over Salem
February 01, 2020First-year standout Aubrey Slaughter led the way for the Spirits (0-19, 0-12 USA South) with 17 points and 11 rebounds, recording her fourth double-double of the season.
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Spirits Set for Weekend Clashes with William Peace, N.C. Wesleyan
January 31, 2020The Salem basketball team opens February action on the road with a series of contests with USA South Conference foes William Peace and N.C. Wesleyan this weekend.
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Brooks Scores 12, Slaughter Grabs 11 Rebounds Against Methodist
January 28, 2020Salem (0-18, 0-11 USA South) was led in scoring by Alize Brooks, who posted a game-high 12 points to go along with a steal.
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Spirits Close January By Hosting Methodist
January 27, 2020The Salem basketball team completes its brief two-game homestand on Tuesday, Jan. 28, when the Spirits host Methodist at Varsity Gym at 7 p.m.
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Privette, Pharr Reach Double Figures Versus Averett
January 25, 2020Salem’s Shenique Pharr finished with 12 points and eight rebounds while teammate Lauren Privette contributed 11 points and six rebounds, but it was the combination of four Averett starters in double figures that made the difference as the Cougars emerged with a 77-42 victory over Salem in USA South basketball action on Saturday, Jan. 25 at Varsity Gym.
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Spirits Host Averett on Saturday in USA South Clash
January 23, 2020After wrapping up a four-game road stretch against Mary Baldwin on Tuesday, Jan. 21, the Salem basketball team returns to Varsity Gym on Saturday to face Averett at 2 p.m. in the first meeting of the season between the two units.
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Slaughter Notches Third Double-Double of Season at Mary Baldwin
January 21, 2020Salem’s Aubrey Slaughter notched her team-best third double-double of the season, and second against Mary Baldwin, emerging with 15 points and 12 rebounds in a 56-51 setback to the Fighting Squirrels in USA South Conference basketball action on Tuesday evening.
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Spirits, Mary Baldwin Clash Tuesday in USA South Action
January 20, 2020Salem (0-15, 0-8 USA South) wraps up its longest road stretch of the season, four games, as it remains in search of its first win in program history under the direction of Quntashea Lewis as head coach.
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Schuh, Perko Guide Meredith Past Salem
January 18, 2020Aubrey Slaughter reached double figure scoring for the Spirits (0-15, 0-8 USA South), finishing with 13 points and a team-best six rebounds, by virtue of hitting 6-of-11 from the field. It marks the fourth time this season that Slaughter has eclipsed double-figure scoring. Teammates Sydney Bowen and Alize Brooks narrowly missed double-digit outings with eight points apiece.
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Salem, Meredith Clash in USA South Action on Saturday
January 16, 2020The Salem makes a quick return to the hardwoods on Saturday when the Spirits head to Raleigh for a USA South Conference clash with Meredith at 2 p.m.
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Bowen Scores 11, Privette Snags 10 Rebounds Versus Pfeiffer
January 15, 2020The Pfeiffer trio of Kortni Pinion (16 points), Brina Bentley (15) and A’Mya McClain (14) recorded double-digit scoring performances and led the Falcons to an 83-52 victory over Salem in USA South basketball action on Wednesday evening. Salem countered with 11 points from Sydney Bowen and 10 rebounds by Lauren Privette.
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Spirits Continue Road Swing at Pfeiffer on Wednesday
January 14, 2020The Salem basketball team continues its four-game road swing on Wednesday, Jan. 15, when it heads to Meisenheimer, N.C., for a clash with USA South Conference foe Pfeiffer at 5 p.m. in Merner Gym.
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Shenique Pharr Nets 23 in Setback to Pride
January 08, 2020Salem senior guard Shenique Pharr, who finished 8-of-16 from the floor and 4-of-7 from beyond the arc came through with a 23-point performance in a 79-56 setback to Greensboro at Hanes Gym on Wednesday, Feb. 8.
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Salem, Greensboro Clash on Wednesday Evening
January 07, 2020The Salem basketball team will take part in its third game in a four-day stretch on Wednesday, Jan. 8, when the Spirits head to the Gate City for a clash with USA South Conference foe Greensboro at 7 p.m.
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Slaughter Notches Double-Double Versus Mary Baldwin
January 05, 2020Salem’s Aubrey Slaughter enjoyed her second double-double of the season (16 rebounds, 12 points), but it was a 24-point outburst by Mary Baldwin’s Demet Saygili that proved to be the difference as the Fighting Squirrels emerged with a 77-56 victory over Salem
