Seahawks best Lancers 4-1

MIDDLETOWN, R.I. - The Salve Regina University women's ice hockey team scored in every period and never trailed in a 4-1 victory over visiting Worcester State University in non-conference action Sunday afternoon.

INSIDE THE MATCHUP
Final: Salve Regina 4, Worcester State 1
Records: SRU (2-2), WSU (2-3)

#ICYMI the Seahawks got some key contributions from their freshman in another 4-1 victory! �� pic.twitter.com/uKxpu715re

— Salve Regina Sports (@SalveAthletics) November 14, 2022

THREE STARS:

1. Salve Regina freshman Riley Esposito scored twice.
2. Salve Regina freshman Sydney Baxter made 29 saves to get the win in her collegiate debut.
3. Worcester sophomore Kelsey Czerniawski made a career-high 40 saves in the loss.

NOTEWORTHY:

• Salve Regina led 4-0 in the third before Clare Conway spoiled the shutout with her sixth goal of the season.
• The Seahawks held a 44-30 shot advantage.
• Worcester went 0-for-5 on the powerplay while the Seahawks were 1-for-2.

QUOTEABLE

"It was a good weekend! I think we are starting to see our potential and what we can accomplish! We had a good week of practice and benefitted from that work in the games with strong performances from some newcomers and our returners. Glad to see the development and progression, and looking forward to what this group is read, and wanting to accomplish!" - head coach David Lun.

ON THE HORIZON:

Salve Regina hosts the University of New England in a Commonwealth Coast Conference (CCC) matchup on Friday, November 18, at 7 p.m.