NEWPORT, R.I. - Salve Regina University women's soccer surrendered a goal in the first five minutes and visiting Roger Williams University scored an insurance goal in the second half to finish with a 2-0 victory in the non-league matchup at Reynolds Field in Newport, Rhode Island, on Sunday afternoon.
INSIDE THE MATCHUP
Final:Â Roger Williams 2, Salve Regina 0
Records: Salve Regina (0-2-0), Roger Williams (2-0-0)
History:Â Seahawks and Hawks meet for the 41st time in women's soccer. The teams tied last year in Bristol, Rhode Island. The Hawks are 19-2-2 in the series since suffering a 9-6 loss in Newport in 2003. Overall, they lead the series with a 28-7-6 mark.
SUMMARY:
- 4:30 - The Hawks came out strong during the first half of the game, Mya D'Antonio putting away a quick goal assisted by Sarah Newman just four and a half minutes in. | Roger Williams 1, Salve Regina 0
- 59:16 - In the 60th minute, the Hawks tacked on an insurance goal when Julia Robbins converted a cross from Rachel Oster. | Roger Williams 2, Salve Regina 0
NOTEWORTHY:
- Reagan Moffatt played the full 90 minutes between the posts and made 11 saves.
- Oster led all players with four shots on goal.
- Both teams drew a Yellow Card in the second half.
- Salve Regina had the advantage in corner kicks, 5-4.
ON THE HORIZON:
The Seahawks host Rhode Island College on Wednesday, September 4, at 4 p.m. at Toppa Field.