Salisbury completed a perfect season, capturing its second national championship. The Sea Gulls defeated Trinity (Conn.) 12-5 behind five goals from Lauren Feusahrens.

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They say that defense wins championships. For Salisbury, the leader of their championship-winning defense is Ashton Wheatley, an award-winning goaltender who gives her team the confidence to win.

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Led by Lauren Feusahrens's game-high five goals, Salisbury capped a perfect season and earned its second national title with a 12-5 victory against Trinity (Conn.) in a rematch of last year's title bout.

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Now, the opportunities female athletes enjoy, particularly on the college level, are plentiful. In large part, that's due to Constance Applebee, a politically incorrect woman who changed the face of sports.

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