Vikings Annihilate Trailblazers at Home, 94-43

THE BASICS

MCLA, 43 vs. Salem State, 94

Records:

MCLA Trailblazers (0-12, 0-6)

Salem State Vikings (9-9, 5-2)

Location: Salem, Mass. – Twohig Gymnasium

Date: Wednesday, January 28, 2026

THE LEAD - 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 (Jr.) led all scorers with a massive 22 point effort, while Ernidia Goncalves (Sr.) anchored the interior with a double double to lead the Vikings to their highest scoring output of the season.

HOW IT HAPPENED

The Vikings wasted no time establishing control, opening the game on a 12-0 run sparked by layups from Goncalves and Lamia Ashley (Sr.). Salem State's defense was suffocating from the jump, holding MCLA without a point for nearly the first six minutes of the contest. By the end of the first quarter, the Vikings held an 18-9 lead.

In the second quarter, Salem State's offense truly ignited, outscoring the Trailblazers 27-10. Schrock took over the period, connecting on multiple layups and a shot from beyond the arc to push the lead to twenty. Maria Orfanos (Sr.) added to the surge with a late three pointer, sending the Vikings into the locker room with a commanding 45-19 cushion.

The second half was more of the same as the Vikings continued to extend their advantage. Ashley and Shakera Fullenwilder (Sr.) found easy transition buckets, and a buzzer beating three pointer from Lauren Wilson (So.) in the fourth quarter highlighted a frame where the Vikings outscored MCLA 24-12. Defensively, Salem State remained relentless, forcing a staggering 31 Trailblazer turnovers throughout the night.

INSIDE THE NUMBERS

Kylie Schrock delivered a standout performance, leading the team with 22 points, nine rebounds, and a game high five steals. Ernidia Goncalves was a force in the paint, recording a double double with 14 points and a game high 13 rebounds.

Lamia Ashley was highly efficient, shooting 6 of 8 from the floor to finish with 14 points, while Keisha Perez-Vazquez (Fy.) provided a defensive spark off the bench with 12 points and four steals. Maria Orfanos also reached double figures with 13 points and four assists.

Shakera Fullenwilder orchestrated the offense beautifully, tallying a team high seven assists to go along with nine points and six rebounds. As a team, the Vikings shot an impressive 52.1% from the field and dominated the glass, out-rebounding MCLA 51-29.

UP NEXT

The Vikings will take to the road for their next competition, as they travel to Anna Maria College to take on the AMCATS on Saturday, January 31, tipping off at noon.

By Jack Zenger '25

Photo Credit: Lilly Nunez '25