Adams' late goal lifts Seahawks past Bears

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SEAHAWK WOMEN'S SOCCER RESULTS

Salve Regina 2, Coast Guard 1
Newport, R.I. – Reynolds Field
Thursday, October 15, 2015

Series and Streaks
The Bears entered the game owning a 7-1-1 record all-time over the Seahawks. That record now stands at 7-2-1 as the Seahakws snap a six game losing streak to the Bears.

Three Stars of the Game
1 – Salve Regina sophomore Lea Adams (Sandwich, Mass.) scored the game-winner with 1:50 remaining in the game.
2 – Salve Regina freshman Abby McMackin (Walpole, Mass.) scored the first goal of the game for Salve Regina with 4:41 to play in the first half.
3 – Coast Guard senior Caroline Eastman (East Granby, Conn.) scored a game-tying goal with 2:16 remaining in the first half.

Key Stat of the Game
Salve Regina doubled up Coast Guard in shots on goal, 10-5.

Turning Point
With time ticking down in the second half and the game tied 1-1 Leah Siefring (Hopedale, Mass.) slid a pocket pass to Lea Adams who let loose a long distance line drive off her right foot that sailed to the top left corner of the goal to give the Seahawks the lead with under two minutes remaining in the game.

Quick Hits

• Lea Adams scores her second goal, and second game-winner of the season having previously won a game for the Seahawks in overtime versus Fitchburg State.
• The Seahawks split duties in goal, with Carly Pala (Milford, Conn.) playing the first half and Morgan McBrier (No. Kingstown, R.I.) in net for the second half.
• McBrier made one save and did not allow a goal in 45 minutes of action and improved her record to 1-2.
• Bears' keeper Rachel Boohar (Oxford, Pa.) made eight saves, falling to 5-7 on the season.
• The Seahawks defeat the Bears for the first time since 1992.

Quote
"Today was an absolute battle.  Coast Guard came out faster and stronger than we anticipated.  We adjusted quickly, which ultimately gave us the advantage.  I'm pleased with how some of our young women performed in new positions, specifically Leah Siefring who played a smart, simple game in central midfield.  Lea Adams' and Abby McMackin's goals outside the penalty box confirmed my expectations of their abilities.  This was a team win and certainly lights a spark for our upcoming conference games." - head coach Jane Walsh

Next up
Salve Regina (6-8-0, 1-4-0 CCC) – Saturday, October 17 at Eastern Nazarene, 11 a.m.
Coast Guard (6-6-0,  2-4-0 NEWMAC) – Tuesday, October 20 vs Wheaton, 7 p.m.