Seahawks win fifth straight; will play at Roger Williams on Tuesday
SEAHAWK WOMEN'S BASKETBALL RESULTS
Salve Regina 67, Gordon 44
Newport, R.I. - Rodgers Rec. Ctr.
Saturday, February 18, 2016
Summary
NEWPORT, R.I. - Freshman Torie Scorpio (Cranston, R.I.) scored 20 points on eight of 10 from the field, including three 3-pointers, to lead Salve Regina University women's basketball to its fifth straight victory, 67-44, over visiting Gordon College in the Commonwealth Coast Conference (CCC) regular-season finale for both teams.
Junior captain Mary Eden (So. Kingstown, R.I.) dished out eight assists as the Seahawks raced out to a 24-9 score after one quarter and 39-13 by halftime.
Sarah Gibbs (Elizabethtown, Pa.) and Alisha Henderson (Oregon City, Ore.) led the visitors with 12 points apiece.
Series and Streaks
The Seahawks are 28-13 all-time in their series with the Scots, and have won 20 consecutive meetings.
Three Stars of the Game
- Salve Regina freshman Torie Scorpio (Cranston, R.I.) scored a game-high 20 points with an efficient eight of 10 field-goal shooting.
- Salve Regina sophomore Kerri Beland (Attleboro, Mass.) also had an efficient day from the floor making four of six shots for 12 points.
- Salve Regina junior Mary Eden (So. Kingstown, R.I.) dished out eight assists and grabbed four rebounds while draining one 3-pointer.
Key Stat of the Game
Salve Regina shot nearly 50 percent from the field (26-of-53) while Gordon struggled with a below 24 percentage (14-of-59).
Turning Point
Salve Regina led from the outset, scoring a pair of layups from Scorpio and Jillian Woodward (Orono, Maine). Eden assisted on the first basket and stole the ball to set up the second basket.
Quick Hits
- Senior Day ceremonies for Salve Regina recognized Sam Gisonni (Hopewell Junction, N.Y.) and Jillian Woodward (Orono, Maine).
- Salve Regina had at least eight 3-pointers for the fourth time this season.
- Both teams have qualified for the CCC postseason - #7 Salve Regina at #2 Roger Williams, #8 Gordon at #1 University of New England.
- Woodward led the Seahawks with eight rebounds while Gibbs had a game-high 10 boards for the Scots.
Next Up
Salve Regina (10-15, 8-10 CCC) - Tuesday, February 21 at Roger Williams University, 6 p.m. (CCC Playoffs)
Gordon (7-18, 5-13 CCC) - Tuesday, February 21 at University of New England, 7 p.m. (CCC Playoffs)