BRISTOL, R.I. -- Salve Regina University men's basketball had an early lead in its non-conference match at Roger Williams University on Thursday afternoon in Bristol, Rhode Island, but the Hawks came back to win at home, 73-57.
Will Parisi subbed in at 9:27 of the first half and less than 30 seconds later swished a 3-pointer for a three-point lead (23-20) following a blocked shot by
Sean Seymour and defensive rebound by
Anthony DeThomas. The Seahawks (3-8) had two points the rest of the period (fast break layup by
James Jolly at 5:50 from DeThomas) and trailed by nine at the break.
INSIDE THE MATCHUP
Final: Roger Williams 73, Salve Regina 57
Records: Salve Regina (3-8, 0-2 NEWMAC); Roger Williams (6-3. 2-1 CNE)
History: Today was the 80th meeting all-time between the in-state rivals since 1982. Salve Regina owns a 43-37 edge in the series including wins in four of the last six meetings.
SUMMARY
- 1H | . | Hawks 34, Seahawks 25
- 2H | . | Hawks 73, Seahawks 57
NOTEWORTHY
- Salve Regina leads the all-time series, 43-to-37, and had the same edge today in rebounding totals.
- All 12 Seahawks in today's game had at least one rebound led by James Jolly's eight boards.
ON THE HORIZON
Seahawks have nearly a week (next Wednesday) before returning to the courts to host MIT in a NEWMAC matchup (7 p.m.) at the Rodgers Recreation Center.
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