Silva saves Western New England against Salve Regina; Golden Bears win 89-83 in OT

SEAHAWK MEN'S BASKETBALL RESULTS

Western New England 89, Salve Regina 83 [OT]
Springfield, Mass. – Alumni Healthful Living Center
Thursday, January 14, 2016

Link to box score
http://www.salveathletics.com/sports/mbkb/2015-16/boxscores/20160114_bedv.xml

SPRINGFIELD, Mass. - Western New England University guard Daniel Silva banked in a 3-pointer with time expiring in regulation to tie the score at 77-77. The Golden Bears defeated the Seahawks of Salve Regina University, 89-83, in overtime at the Alumni Healthful Living Center in Commonwealth Coast Conference (CCC) men's basketball action.

Series and Streaks
Golden Bears now lead, 9-8, in the all-time series; Western New England has won five of the last six meetings.

Three Stars of the Game
1 – Western New England Mike Pettway () - led the Golden Bears with 24 points with half the total coming from the free-throw line (12-for-13).
2 – Salve Regina junior Nicholas Bates (Danvers, Mass.) - tied Pettway for game-high scoring honors with 24 points.
3 – Western New England Daniel Silva () - game-tying 3-pointer (made three of eight) forced overtime at the buzzer.

Key Stat of the Game
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Turning Point
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Quick Hits

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Next up
Salve Regina (5-9; 2-5 CCC) – Saturday, January 16 vs. Wentworth, 3 p.m.
Western New England (5-8; 3-4 CCC) – Saturday, January 16 at Eastern Nazarene, 3 p.m.