WILLIMANTIC, Conn. -- Salve Regina University graduate student Amanda Folan led all players with her career-high 25 points as the Seahawks won by 26 (75-49) on the road against Eastern Connecticut State University on Saturday afternoon at the Francis E. Geissler Gymnasium in Willimantic, Connecticut.

Salve Regina (4-3) has its first win streak of the season and its first win ever against Eastern Connecticut State in the now nine-game series (1-8 since 1982). The Seahawks led by three at halftime (33-30) and then outscored the Warriors (1-7) by a 42-19 margin in the final 20 minutes.

INSIDE THE MATCHUP
Final: Salve Regina 75, Eastern Connecticut State 49
Records: Salve Regina (4-3, 0-0 NEWMAC), Eastern Connecticut State (1-7, 0-0 LEC)
History: Today was Salve Regina's first win in the series that started in 1982. The last meeting before today was in 2007, ending a five-year string of matchups. The closest margin of defeat for Salve Regina had been an eight-point loss in 2005 (69-61 in Willimantic).

SUMMARY

• 1Q | . | Warriors 16, Seahawks 14
• 2Q | . | Seahawks 33, Warriors 30
• 3Q | . | Seahawks 58, Warriors 42
• 4Q | . | Seahawks 75, Warriors 49

NOTEWORTHY

• Amanda Folan has scored in double figures in six straight games (all but the season opener at Johnson & Wales).

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QUOTABLE SEAHAWKS

"Amanda (Folan) was a true leader today, and the Nearys played better as the game progressed. It was a great team effort - I think we played well on both ends. The key will be to continue to build on this; to continue to improve." -- Seahawk head coach Cori Hughes

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ON THE HORIZON
Salve Regina returns to the home hardwood when the Seahawks host University of Saint Joseph on Wednesday, December 4, at 7 p.m.