Kline shines in Seahawks fourth straight victory
| Final | 1 | 2 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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U. of New England (4-8, 1-4 CCC) | 6 | 5 | 11 |
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Salve Regina (4-7, 3-2 CCC) | 8 | 7 | 15 |
SEAHAWK WOMEN'S LACROSSE RESULTS
Salve Regina 15, U. of New England 11
Middletown, Rhode Island - Gaudet Field
Saturday, April 14, 2018
Summary
MIDDLETOWN, R.I. - After scoring her 100th career goal the game prior, Salve Regina University senior Katie Kline scored seven times to help the women's lacrosse team to its fourth straight win, a 15-11 victory over visiting University of New England in Commonwealth Coast Conference (CCC) play Saturday afternoon.
Series and Streaks
The Seahawks snap a six-game losing streak to the Nor'easters who still own a 12-8 advantage all-time.
Three Stars of the Game
- Salve Regina senior Katie Kline (Brookfield, Conn.) scored seven times, won five draws, and collected two groundballs.
- Salve Regina freshman Christina Myers (River Edge, N.J.) tied a career-high with 18 saves to improve to 3-5 on the season between the pipes.
- UNE junior Korinne Bohunsky (Eliot, Maine) scored four times to lead the Nor'easters scoring.
Key Stat of the Game
The Seahawks were outshot in the game by the Nor'easters, however the Seahawks converted 6-of-9 free position attempts while the Nor'easters went 3-of-6 in their chances.
Turning Point
After the Seahawks scored the first two goals to open the second half Bohunsky broke through for the Nor'easters with 14:38 left to play to cut the Seahawks lead down to two goals, and swing momentum to the visitors. It did not last long however as Maddie Villareal (Portsmouth, R.I.) scored 12 seconds later to get the goal back and spark a 5-1 run for the Seahawks to take a 15-8 lead with just 2:49 remaining.
Quick Hits
- The Nor'easters scored the final three goals of the game to inch closer, but there was too little time left for them to make an effective comeback.
- Maritza Nary (Dover, N.H.) got the start in net for the Nor'easters and made seven saves in the loss.
- Five separate players scored for the Nor'easters while the Seahawks got contributions from six different scorers.
Next Up
Salve Regina (4-7, 3-2 CCC) will travel to face New England College on April 16, at 7 p.m.
U. of New England (4-8, 1-4 CCC) hosts Curry on April 18 at 7 p.m.