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Salem State women's basketball coach Tim Shea only had to wait one extra day to record the 700th win of his career.
The Lady Vikings held on to beat RPI, 69-66, in the consolation of their tip-off tournament Saturday at Twohig Gymnasium.
Shea — who now owns 700 combined coaching wins between high school and college — and the Vikings suffered a disappointing loss on Friday night to kick off the season.
Senior forward Danielle Jenkins helped Salem State rebound by scoring 28 points in the victory.
"This would be my 700th win? Good players and longevity, as well as good coaches," Shea, now in his 29th year, said about the accomplishment.
Jakoya Wilkins had six assists and two steals, while Brianna Wilson contributed eight points.
Endicott wins a pair: The Gulls defeated Fitchburg State, 57-41, yesterday after defeating Medaille, 51-45, to open the season on Saturday. Ashley Wright scored a game-high 21 points for Endicott against Fitchburg, while Ceciley Chisholm added 10 points and six rebounds. Ashley Vitale chipped in nine points and seven rebounds.
Kate Kovach scored eight of Endicott's first 12 points and finished with 11 on the game to help Endicott beat Medaille. Chisholm also scored 11 points, while Wright led the way with 14.
GORdon 49, n.E. 40: Gordon's Rebecca Carroll made her presence felt early as the Tip Off tournament MVP scored nine points and grabbed four rebounds as the Scots improved to 2-1.
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Endicott 98, umaine farmington 95: Erik Callo led the Gulls (2-2) with 24 points shooting 10 for 17 from the field while Aaron Karkow finished with 20 points going 5 for 12 from three-point land.
WEstfield st. 54, gordon 51: Brady Bajema and Aaron Trigg scored 15 points apiece to lead Gordon (2-1) which suffered its first loss of the season.
