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SEAHAWK FIELD HOCKEY RESULTS

Roger Williams 3, Salve Regina 1
Middletown, R.I. – Gaudet Field
Thursday, September 22, 2016

Summary
The Roger Williams University field hockey team never trailed, jumping on top 49 seconds into the game on its to the first ever victory over Salve Regina University. The Hawks smothering defense kept the Seahawks out of rhythm and limited their chances in the game.

Series and Streaks
This was the seventh all-time meeting between the two teams. Salve Regina still own a 6-1 record over Roger Williams.

Three Stars of the Game
1 – Roger Williams sophomore Lillian McNeil (Marshfield, Mass.) - scored the first goal of the game and assisted on the second.
2 – Salve Regina junior Jessie Severino (Branford, Conn.) - kept the Seahawks close by stopping 10 of 13 shots on goal.
3 – Roger Williams junior MaryKathryn Slattery (Old Orchard Beach, Maine) - was a disruptive presence defensively for the Hawks all night long. 

Key Stat of the Game
The Seahawks had just five shots in the second half and were held shotless by the Hawks for the final seven minutes as the Hawks did not allow the Seahawks out of their own end.

Turning Point
The Seahawks fell behind 2-0 when Abby Treweek (Lakeville, Mass.) put in a rebound at 45:22. After a timeout the Seahawks responded immediately when Lindsey Venuto (Foxboro, Mass.)tipped in a shot from Jillian Mosca (Whitesboro, N.Y.) to cut the Hawks lead in half. Roger Williams continued to dominate play though by controlling the ball and six minutes later after consecutive corners Sydney MCarthy (Little Falls, N.Y.) scored in a scrum in front to reestablish a two score lead. A lead the Hawks would not relinquish the rest of the night.

Quick Hits

• Roger Williams outshot the Seahawks 22-11 and held a 8-6 advantage in corners.
• Mya Lunn (Marion, Mass.) stopped four of five shots on goal in the cage for Roger Williams.

Next up
Salve Regina (5-1, 1-1 CCC) – Saturday, September 24, 2016 vs U. of New Englang, 5 p.m.
Roger Williams (2-5, 2-2 CCC) – Saturday, October 1, 2016 vs U. of New England, 1 p.m.