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SALVE REGINA UNIVERSITY SEAHAWKS
Posted: Feb 18, 2017

Seahawks win fifth straight; will play at Roger Williams on Tuesday

Sam Gisonni (pictured) and Jillian Woodward finished their careers on Rodgers Recreation Center with a victory.
Sam Gisonni (pictured) and Jillian Woodward finished their careers on Rodgers Recreation Center with a victory.
Box Score
Game Leaders
Gordon
Pts: 2 Players (#22, #33) - 12
Reb: Sarah Gibbs - 10
Ast: Sarah Gibbs - 3
Salve Regina
Pts: Torie Scorpio - 20
Reb: Jillian Woodward - 8
Ast: Mary Eden - 8
Team Stats
Full stats

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

  1. Salve Regina freshman Torie Scorpio (Cranston, R.I.) scored a game-high 20 points with an efficient eight of 10 field-goal shooting.
  2. Salve Regina sophomore Kerri Beland (Attleboro, Mass.) also had an efficient day from the floor making four of six shots for 12 points.
  3. 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)