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SALVE REGINA UNIVERSITY SEAHAWKS
Posted: Nov 21, 2015

Harden all-time leading scorer; Seahawks win 87-33

Meaghan Harden (with ball on left) works her way to basket against Fitchburg State. (Photo by Rob McGuinness)
Meaghan Harden (with ball on left) works her way to basket against Fitchburg State. (Photo by Rob McGuinness)
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Game Leaders
Fitchburg St.
Pts: Erika Schneider - 8
Reb: Erika Schneider - 8
Ast: 4 Players (#04, #10, #12, #21) - 1
Salve Regina
Pts: Meaghan Harden - 19
Reb: 2 Players (#22, #TM) - 5
Ast: Mary Eden - 6
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SEAHAWK WOMEN'S BASKETBALL RESULTS

Salve Regina 87, Fitchburg State 33
Newport, R.I.. – Rodgers Recreation Center
Saturday, November 21, 2015

Link to box score
http://salveathletics.com/sports/wbkb/2015-16/boxscores/20151121_u5k9.xml

NEWPORT, R.I. - Salve Regina University senior guard Meaghan Harden (Sandwich, Mass.) scored 17 of her game-high 19 points in the first half as the Seahawks rolled to a 54-point victory, 87-33, over visiting Fitchburg State University at the Rodgers Recreation Center.

Harden's fastbreak layup at 7:35 in the second quarter gave Salve Regina a 26-7 lead, and gave the senior her 1,579th career point to move into first place on the program's all-time scoring list. Harden passed Alyssa Riccci '99 who held the top mark for 16 seasons.

Series and Streaks
 Salve Regina has won all five meetings in the series; 11 points had been the largest margin in any of the four previous victories.

Three Stars of the Game
 1 – Salve Regina senior Meaghan Harden (Sandwich, Mass.) - became the program's all-time scoring record and led all players with 19 points.
2 – Salve Regina freshman Kerri Beland (Attleboro, Mass.) - finished with 12 points, including two 3-pointers, and a team-high five rebounds.
3 – Salve Regina sophomore Mary Eden (So. Kingstown, R.I.) - set career highs in assists (six) and steals (six) while contributing eight points.

Key Stat of the Game
 All 13 Seahawks recorded a rebound in the stat sheet.

Turning Point
 Fitchburg scored the first basket of the game, a layup from Stephanie Leveilee (Worcester, Mass.), in the first minute. Salve Regina got rolling in the second quarter, outscoring Fitchburg 30-8 in that 10-minute span.

Quick Hits

  • Salve Regina's Harden needed just 11 points to become her school's all-time scoring leader (Alyssa Ricci '99 - 1,578 points); she needed 11 fewer games (Ricci -97; Harden - 86) to get to the top.
  • The Seahawks match their game record for steals (24) which they first did against Anna Maria on January 21, 2003, and then again against Curry on February 10, 2009.
  • Salve Regina avoided what would have been a first-ever 0-4 start under head coach Cori Hughes.

Quotes
"This win was a real team effort. Each player did her job, and I think we're finally really coming together as a team.The real test will be if we take this momentum and continue moving forward. And – of course – I love that Meg was able to achieve this tremendous individual accomplishment on a day that was all about team, because Meg is all about team; I know she is happier for the squad's and her teammates' achievement(s) than she is for her own." - Salve Regina head coach Cori Hughes

Next up
Salve Regina (1-3) – Tuesday, November 24 at UMass Dartmouth, 5 p.m.
Fitchburg State (0-5) – Tuesday, November 24 at UMass Boston, 5:30 p.m.