McMackin scores twice in final minutes; Seahawks draw with Nor'easters

SEAHAWK WOMEN'S SOCCER RESULTS
Salve Regina , U. of New England
Newport, R.I. - Reynolds Field
Saturday, October 14, 2017

Summary
Junior midfielder Abby McMackin (Walpole, Mass.) scored twice in the final minutes of the second-half for the Salve Regina University women's soccer team to force overtime in an eventual 2-2 draw with visiting University of New England on a rainy Saturday afternoon at Reynolds Field.

Series and Streaks
This was the 22nd meeting between the two teams. The Nor'easters still hold a 15-6-1 advantage in the all-time series.

Three Stars of the Game

1. Salve Regina junior Abby McMackin scored goals in the 88th and 90th minute to force overtime.
2. UNE junior Emily Ashman (Madison, Conn.) made 15 saves versus 17 shots on goal.
3. UNE sophomore Katie Beaudoin (Coventry, R.I.) scored in the 61st to give the Nor'easters a 2-0 lead.

Key Stat of the Game
The Seahawks outshot the Nor'easters 28-11 and 17-6 in shots on goal.

Turning Point
Despite outshooting the Nor'easters the Seahawks had not found the back of the net and trailed 2-0 with less than three minutes to play. McMackin scored her first goal from the left side of the box with 2:10 remaining, sending a quick shot past the Nor'easters keeper. The Seahawks kept the pressure on and amidst a scrum in front of the net McMackin tapped in her second of the afternoon and 10th of the season with 37 seconds left to force overtime.

Quick Hits

• Today's game was Senior Day for the Seahawks. Lea Adams, Courtney Bouchard, Francesca Galeazzi, Morgan McBrier, Samantha Redman, and Leah Siefring all comprise the Seahawks' Class of 2018 and were joined by family and friends pregame and honored with a special ceremony.
• The Seahawks outshot the Nor'easters 4-2 in the extra frames.
• The Nor'easters had a free-kick in the final seconds of the second overtime from just outside the Seahawks 18 yard-line, the initial shot was stopped by McBrier, but she slipped in the mud trying to corral the ball, leaving the net open. A quick shot from Caroline Wilson (Tiverton, R.I.) went wide of the left post with four seconds left and the teams ended the day tied 2-2.
• Morgan McBrier (North Kingstown, R.I.) made four saves for the Seahawks in net.
• Sydney Littlefield (Sanford, Maine) opened the scoring for the visitors with her second of the season in the 17th minute.

Next Up
Salve Regina (4-8-3, 1-3-2 CCC) - plays at Nichols on Tuesday, October 17 (7 p.m.) in another CCC matchup.
U. of New England (6-7-2, 1-4-1 CCC) - hosts Curry on Wednesday, October 18 (6:30 p.m.).