Ackermann's seven assists leads Salisbury in season opener
SALISBURY, Md. - A short rain delay held up the start of the 2007 Salisbury University women's lacrosse season but once the storm passed blue skies and strong winds prevailed an the Sea Gulls kicked open their first game with a 19-5 thrashing of Christopher Newport University on Thursday afternoon.

Junior Sue Ackermann passed out seven assists and tacked on a goal for her game-high eight point performance. Sophomore Robyn Bishop led all-scorers with four goals. Seniors Stephanie Shores, Katie Simmons and Ani Khatchatoorian netted three goals apiece in the 14-point victory.

Seventh-ranked Salisbury (1-0) scored the game's first seven goals and took a 12-2 lead into halftime. In the second half the Gulls outscored the Captains 7-3.

Freshman goalie Erin Will (1-0) made her first collegiate start and had three saves in 45 minutes of work to earn the win.

Christopher Newport (0-1) was led by senior Kristen Conques (two goals), who scored both of her marks in the first half.

Salisbury will return to action this Saturday, February 24, when they travel to Ashland, Va., to face Randolph-Macon.