RALEIGH, N.C. – Jordan Tomberlin finished with nine saves for Salem and her counterpart Miranda Lutz closed with three for Meredith, battling to a scoreless 0-0 double overtime tie, in a USA South Conference battle between East Division teams.

Tomberlin, in rainy conditions throughout the day, turned away three shots by Meredith's Lillian Fox and two from her teammate Morgan Thomas over the course of the match. They marked the only Avenging Angels (4-3-2, 2-1-2) with multiple shots on goal in the match.

Tomberlin has come through with at least five saves in seven matches this season for Salem. She helped Salem earn its first tie since a double-overtime match with Piedmont on September 20, 2016.

Salem (6-7-1, 2-2-1 USA South) closed out the match with six shots, including three shots on goal. The Spirits received one shot on goal each from the trio of Layla Locklear, Alyson Gammons and Baylee Greenwood. Greenwood was responsible for a team-high three shots over the course of the afternoon.

The Spirits closed out the first half with three shots, while Meredith came through with six. Salem added two more in the second half, while the Avenging Angels again came through with six. The defenses tightened in the first overtime frame with Meredith managing one shot to Salem's none. In the second overtime session each team came through with one shot.

Salem returns to action on Tuesday, October 12th when the Spirits host Mary Baldwin at 4 p.m.