2025-26 Salem State Women's Basketball News
Salem State Athletic Department Recognizes Student-Athletes at 2026 VeSPY Awards
May 05, 2026
SALEM, Mass. - On Monday, May 4, 2026, the Salem State University Athletic Department held the VeSPY Awards at Twohig Gymnasium in the O'Keefe Sports Complex.
Athletics Shatters Viking Warrior Day Record
April 30, 2026
SALEM, Mass. - Behind the generous support of 363 donors, Salem State University Athletics raised $31,132 during the annual 1,854-minute Viking Warrior Day campaign, setting a new program record for dollars raised in the nine-year history of the event. The University as a whole raised $188,832 with 743 donors, with Athletics accounting for nearly 48 percent of the total donors to the campaign.
Viking Warrior Day April 28-April 29
April 28, 2026
SALEM, Mass. - On Tuesday, April 28, the Salem State University Athletics Department will participate in Viking Warrior Day, a 1,854-minute giving event that celebrates the impact of philanthropy. Last year, 876 different donors helped us raise $367,219 on Viking Warrior Day. For more information and to make a gift, you can visit https://givingday.salemstate.edu/.
Former Patriots Linebacker Ted Johnson to Host Guest Speaking Session-March 23
March 17, 2026
SALEM, Mass. - Join the Salem State athletic department as the school welcomes three-time Super Bowl champion and former Patriots linebacker Ted Johnson on March 23 from 11:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. inside Twohig Gymnasium. This event is mandatory for all student-athletes, but others outside of athletics in the Salem State community are more than welcome to join.
Goncalves Named MASCAC Defensive Player of the Year
March 04, 2026
SALEM, Mass. - For the second straight season, Salem State women's basketball forward Ernidia Goncalves (Everett, Mass.) was named the Massachusetts State Collegiate Athletic Conference (MASCAC) Defensive Player of the Year while also earning a spot on MASCAC All-Conference First Team. She becomes the first Viking in program history to have won back-to-back MASCAC Defensive Player of the Year honors based upon available data. In her career with Salem, Goncalves has earned All-Conference honors each season and was All-Conference First Team for the second time in her tenure with the Blue and Orange.
Goncalves Earns NEWBA First Team of the Week Honors
March 03, 2026
SALEM, Mass. - For the fourth time this season, Salem State women's basketball senior Ernidia Goncalves (Everett, Mass.) earned New England Women's Basketball Association (NEWBA) a spot on the weekly honor roll. Tuesday's recognition is her first time on the NEWBA First Team of the Week, while she has earned spots on the NEWBA Second Team of the Week three times this year.
MASCAC SEMFINALS: Women's Basketball Rally Falls Short at Framingham State, 60-56
February 27, 2026
FRAMINGHAM, Mass. - The No. 4 seed Salem State women's basketball team saw its season come to an end Friday evening in a hard-fought 60-56 loss at No. 2 seed Framingham State.
MASCAC QUARTERFINALS: Fourth Quarter Surge Sends Women's Basketball Past Worcester State, 64-61
February 25, 2026
SALEM, Mass. - Despite being down as much as 16 (47-31) with less than four minutes in the third quarter (03:37), the No. 4 seed Salem State women's basketball team utilized a 23-12 fourth quarter and topped No. 5 seed Worcester State, 64-61, Wednesday evening in Twohig Gymnasium.
Women’s Basketball Comes Up Short Against Owls In Conference Matchup
February 18, 2026
Vikings Downed by Second Half Surge, 56-47
February 04, 2026
SALEM, MA. - Despite a monstrous 29 point double double from Ernidia Goncalves and a dominant third quarter surge, the Salem State women's basketball team was unable to secure a victory against the Bridgewater State Bears, falling 56-47. After outscoring the Bears 23-7 in the third period to take an 11 point lead, the Vikings suffered a late scoring drought that allowed the visitors to rally in the final frame.
Shrock and Goncalves Shine, but Vikings fall to AMCATS, 71-59
January 31, 2026
SALEM, MA. - Despite holding a halftime lead and a dominant double double performance from Ernidia Goncalves, the Salem State women's basketball team was unable to withstand a 51 point second half outburst from Anna Maria, falling 71-59 on Saturday evening. Kylie Schrock led the Vikings' offense with a game high 22 points, while the team finished with a perfect 100% mark from the free throw line.
Vikings Annihilate Trailblazers at Home, 94-43
January 28, 2026
SALEM, MA. - The Salem State women's basketball team put on a clinic on Wednesday night, overpowering the MCLA Trailblazers 94-43 in a dominant MASCAC performance. Kylie Schrock led all scorers with a massive 22 point effort, while Ernidia Goncalves anchored the interior with a double double to lead the Vikings to their highest scoring output of the season.
Vikings' Late Rally Falls Short Against Owls, 80-75
January 24, 2026
SALEM, MA. - Despite a relentless fourth quarter comeback and a game high 20 points from Maria Orfanos, the Salem State women's basketball team dropped a hard-fought 80-75 decision to the Westfield State Owls on Saturday afternoon.
Vikings Edge Lancers in Home Thriller, 60-59
January 21, 2026
SALEM, MASS. - In a game that featured back and forth drama and a nail biting finish, the Salem State women’s basketball team secured a narrow 60-59 victory over the Worcester State Lancers on Wednesday night.
Salem Stunned on the Road, 68-57
December 11, 2025
BOSTON, MA. - Despite a dominant third-quarter performance that saw the Vikings erase a halftime deficit to take the lead, the Salem State women’s basketball team was unable to withstand a late push from Emerson, falling 68-57 on Thursday night.
Wildcats Withstand Vikings, 76-51
December 09, 2025
Providence, R.I.− The Salem State women's basketball team was defeated on the road by Johnson & Wales (RI), 76-51, struggling to maintain pace after the Wildcats pulled away in the third quarter. Despite a notable rebounding effort led by Ernidia Goncalves, the Vikings couldn't overcome a tough shooting night and strong performance from Johnson & Wales' Grace Jaffray.