Seahawks score three unanswered for win over Anchorwomen, 3-1
| Final | 1 | 2 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Rhode Island Col. (1-3-0) | 0 | 1 | 1 |
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Salve Regina (2-1-0) | 0 | 3 | 3 |
SEAHAWK WOMEN'S SOCCER RESULTS
Salve Regina 3, Rhode Island Col. 1
Toppa Field - Newport, R.I.
Saturday, September 8, 2018
Summary
NEWPORT, R.I. - Salve Regina University scored three unanswered goals in the second half to defeat visiting Rhode Island College in non-league women's soccer action at Toppa Field.
Series and Streaks
Anchorwomen lead the all-time series, 12-10-2, but the Seahawks are 6-1-1 in the last eight meetings. Salve Regina has defeated Rhode Island College eight times in the last decade (8-2-1). It's been eight years since the Anchorwomen won in Newport, 5-3 in 2010.
Three Stars of the Game
- Salve Regina sophomore Jamie Robert (Holyoke, Mass.) scored her first two goals of the season. Her first came on a carry up the right side and a long right-leg kick from 18 yards out. An insurance tally came on a header following a cross from senior teammate Abby McMackin (Walpole, Mass.).
- Rhode Island College senior Brittany DeGrooth (Westerly, R.I.) scored her fourth goal of the season in the 50th minute to give the Anchorwomen a 1-0 lead. A great run from Brooke Young (West Warwick, R.I.) set up the game's first goal.
- Salve Regina senior Abby McMackin (Walpole, Mass.) assisted on the Seahawk insurance goal while equaling DeGrooth's shot total (six), including three on goal.
Turning Point
Junior Katie Szemreylo (Marlborough, Conn.) got a free kick in front of her bench from 40 yards out and got the ball in the back of the net to tie the score at 1-1 in the 55th minute.
Key Stat of the Game
Both teams had 10 shots in the first half, but neither could finish in the goal. Goalkeepers Erica Edwards (North Kingstown, R.I.) and Carly Pala (Milford, Conn.) came up with big saves in both halves.
Quick Hits
- Salve Regina has won both home games in 2018 - 2-1 last week at Reynolds Field against Eastern Nazarene, and 3-1 today at Toppa Field.
- Carly Pala finished with eight saves in the Seahawk win.
- Erica Edwards had 10 stops for the Anchorwomen.
- Rhode Island College had eight corner kicks; Salve Regina had six corner kicks.
- Jamie Robert had three shots, all on goal, and two into the net.
Next Up
Rhode Island Col. hosts Bridgewater State on Tuesday, September 11 (6 p.m.); Salve Regina plays at Coast Guard Academy on Wednesday, September 12 (4:30 p.m.).
