NEW LONDON, Conn. -- Salve Regina University women's basketball spoiled the season-opener for host Mitchell College, 98-53, on Tuesday night at the Yarnall Athletic Center in a non-conference clash.
The Seahawks drew first blood on a
Briana Neary jumper 19 seconds into the game and led wire to wire, outscoring Mitchell 31-8 in the first quarter while building a 55-19 advantage by halftime. Neary was one of three Salve players to score in double-figures, netting 18 points on 8-10 shooting.
Ashley Rourke added 16 points and six rebounds for the Seahawks, while
Amanda Folan scored 15 points.
Sofia Neary narrowly missed a double-double, tallying seven points and eight rebounds in the win. While 13 different players scored at least one point for Salve Regina, the Seahawks shot 50% from the floor and 42.3% from downtown.
INSIDE THE MATCHUP
Final: Salve Regina 98, Mitchell 53
Records: Salve Regina (1-1, 0-0 NEWMAC), Mitchell (0-1, 0-0 GNAC)
History: Seahawks improve to 3-0 in the all-time series. Their first visit to the Yarnall Athletic Center became their biggest margin of victory. Last year in Newport, Mitchell made a valiant effort in a four-point loss, 74-70.
SUMMARY
- 1Q | . | Seahawks 31, Mariners 8
- 2Q | . | Seahawks 55, Mariners 19
- 3Q | . | Seahawks 80, Mariners 35
- 4Q | . | Seahawks 98, Mariners 53
NOTEWORTHY
- Salve Regina had a 48-21 rebounding advantage.
- The Seahawks made 11-of-26 from long range (42.3 percent).
- Jamya Beddoe played all 40 minutes and led all players with 21 points.
ON THE HORIZON
Salve Regina makes its home debut for 2024-25 when the Seahawks host the Hawks of Roger Williams University on Saturday, November 16, 2024, at 1 p.m. in the Rodgers Recreation Center.
