Box Score NEWPORT, R.I. (January 14, 2020) -- Salve Regina University shoots over 50 percent from the floor in the first half en route to defeating visiting Roger Williams University, 65-52, in Commonwealth Coast Conference (CCC) men's basketball action at the Rodgers Recreation Center on Tuesday evening.
The Seahawks (5-9, 2-4 CCC) scored 40 of their 65 points in the paint. The Hawks (10-6, 2-5 CCC) launched nearly half of their 56 field goal attempts from behind the arc (25), but made only four 3-pointers (16.0%).
Series and Streaks
Salve Regina leads the all-time series, 39-34, and ends Roger Williams' win streak at six.
Three Stars of the Game
- Seahawks' junior Kevin Kelly (Valhalla, N.Y.) registered a double-double with 16 points (6-of-12 from the floor) and 13 rebounds. He added three assists, three steals, and a blocked shot.
- Seahawks' junior Cameron Collins (Oakdale, Conn.) had a game-high 17 points and added seven rebounds.
- Hawks' junior Drew Hart (Cheshire, Conn.) led his team with 14 points and nine rebounds.
Key Stat of the Game
Both teams shot under 55 percent from the free-throw line. Salve Regina dominated on the boards with a dozen more rebounds (43-31).
Quick Hits
- Salve Regina made four-of-seven 3-pointers in the first half but missed all five attempts in second half.
- Kelly records his second career double-double (first versus Worcester State on Dec. 9, 2017; 17 pts., 11 reb.).
- Mikey Spencer (Abington, Mass.), who has the only other Seahawk double-doubles (twice) this season, scored 12 points tonight and added five rebounds.
- Bryan Donovan (Gainesville, Fla.) and Rich Pugliese (Middlebury, Conn.) scored 10 and 12 points, respectively.
- Four Seahawks came off the bench - Mike Palmieri (Bristol, Conn.), Andrew Richards (Rosedale, N.Y.), Chris Peasley (Plainfield, Conn.), and Stephen Natola (Exeter, N.H.) - to combine for 18 points (in order - 3, 4, 5, 6).
Next Up
Salve Regina (5-9, 2-4 CCC) travels to Gordon College for a 3 p.m. tip-off on Saturday. Roger Williams (10-6, 2-5 CCC) hosts Endicott College at 3 p.m. the same day.
