NEWPORT, R.I. (September 1, 2022) - Junior Liam Berlingieri (Sayville, N.Y.) scored his first goal as a member of the Salve Regina University men's soccer team to give the Seahawks an eventual 1-1 draw with the visiting Beacons of UMass Boston.

INSIDE THE MATCHUP
Final: Salve Regina 1, UMass Boston 1
Records: Salve Regina (0-0-1), UMass Boston (0-0-1)
All-Time Series: UMass Boston leads 4-1-1

SUMMARY:

• 55:22 - After a scoreless first half, Beacon freshman Nick Braganca scored his first college goal for the early lead. | Salve Regina 0, UMass Boston 1
• 65:58 - Jordan Borges attacked and drew Qasim El-Ashkar out of his frame while the clear found its way to Liam Berlingieri who targeted the far post for the equalizer. | Salve Regina 1, UMass Boston 1

NOTEWORTHY:

• Qasim El-Ashkar and Nathan Reid matched each other between the posts with four saves apiece and five shots on frame.
• It's the first season-opening draw in head coach Craig O'Rourke's 16-year career with the Seahawks.
• Salve Regina has posted 13 ties over the last four full seasons.

ON THE HORIZON:

Salve Regina plays at Johnson & Wales University on Sunday, Sept. 4 at 1:00 pm.