Box Score SEAHAWK MEN'S LACROSSE RESULTS
Nichols 10, Salve Regina 9
Newport, Rhode Island – Gaudet Field
Saturday, April 30, 2022
Summary
MIDDLETOWN, R.I. - Sixth seeded Nichols College upsets the third seeded Salve Regina University men's lacrosse team 10-9 in the quarterfinals of the Commonwealth Coast Conference (CCC) tournament Saturday afternoon.
Series and Streaks
The Seahawks remain 15-9 all-time versus the Bison who snap a two-game skid in the series.
Three Stars of the Game
- Nichols senior Cian Keohane (Yorktown Heights, N.Y.) scored three times and handed out an assist for the visitors.
- Nichols freshman Brady Morgan (Framingham, Mass.) stopped 9 shots to improve to 8-7 between the pipes.
- Nichols junior Ryan Warner (Graffton, Mass.) scored three times.
Turning Point
The game was a back-and-forth affair the entire afternoon with neither team leading by more than two goals. Trailing entering the fourth quarter the Bison scored three straight to take a 9-7 lead with 10:49 remaining. Pat Leary (Wakefield, Mass.) and Padraig Barry (Duxbury, Mass.) quickly responded for the Seahawks to knot things 9-9 with 6:21 to go. Then CJ Cadigan (Saugus, Mass.) flicked home a shot from the left-wing side to put the Bison back up by one 50 seconds later. The Seahawks would get three shots away, including a man-up opportunity in the final minutes but the Bison defense held to preserve the one-goal road victory.
Quick Hits
- Ryan Chambers (Wakefield, Mass.) made eight saves to improve to 7-7 between the pipes.
- Liam Cooney (Portsmouth, R.I.) scored twice, the only multi-goal scorer for the Seahawks.
- The Bison held a 34-29 edge in shots.
- The Seahawks went 0-for-5 on the Man-Up while the Bison went 1-for-5.
Next Up
Nichols (8-10) travels to face Western New England in the CCC semifinals on Wednesday, May 4 at 4 p.m., while Salve Regina (7-8) has its season end.
