MIDDLETOWN, R.I. (Tuesday, November 26, 2024)-- In non-conference action Salve Regina University women's ice hockey lost a close game to Wesleyan University when the Cardinals scored 48 seconds into overtime for a 3-2 decision. 

INSIDE THE MATCHUP
Final: Wesleyan 3, Salve Regina 2
Records: Salve Regina (5-4-0, 5-3-0 NEHC), Wesleyan (1-4-0, 0-4-0 NESCAC)
History: Salve Regina is 7-11 all-time against Wesleyan dating back to 2004. In November of 2022 Wesleyan won 4-0. Ellee Kopecky '24 made 41 saves in net for the Seahawks. 

NOTEWORTHY

• Salve Regina was the first to get on the board after a scoreless first period. Gina Richard netted the first goal at the 15:36 mark in period two with an assist from Ashtyn Bringardner.
• The Cardinals scored two unanswered goals to put them ahead 2-1, however with less than three minutes to go in regulation Samantha McKenzie tied it up, which prompted an overtime period.
• The Cardinals got the best of the Seahawks with a shot from right in front of the Seahawks net, despite an attempted diving save by Sydney Baxter. Baxter totaled 26 saves over 60:48.

THOUGHTS FROM COACH LUN ON X: 

Women's ice hockey lost 3-2 in overtime to Wesleyan but the Seahawks will get a rematch on Saturday, November 30. See what head coach David Lun had to say about tonight's game: pic.twitter.com/LMzD6aifob

— Salve Regina Sports (@SalveAthletics) November 27, 2024

ON THE HORIZON
On Saturday, November 30, the Seahawks will take on the Cardinals once again, this time at Wesleyan's home Spurrier-Snyder Rink at 3 p.m.