NEWPORT, R.I. -- (Saturday, October 18, 2025)-- Salve Regina went 1-1 at their home Fall Festival Weekend tri-match with a competitive five-setter against NEWMAC rival Smith College and a decisive 3-0 win over non-conference Worcester State University.
INSIDE MATCHUP ONE:
Final: Smith 3, Salve Regina 2
Records: Salve Regina (-10,1-6 NEWMAC), Smith (4-7,5-2 NEWMAC)
History: For the past two years the Seahawks have fallen 3-0 to Smith in NEWMAC action. Prior to joining the conference the most recent Seahawk win was a 3-1 verdict at home in 2019.
NOTEWORTHY:
INSIDE MATCHUP TWO:
Final: Salve Regina 3, Worcester State 0
Records: Salve Regina (9-10,1-6 NEWMAC), Worcester State (6-16,3-2 MASCAC)
History: The Seahawks are 6-2 all-time against the Lancers. The last meeting in women's volleyball was a 3-0 win in 2023 as part of a tri-match in Waltham, Mass.
NOTEWORTHY:
- Salve Regina saw 39 kills and 100 total attempts for a .280 hitting percentage.
- Lauren Shurling led the Seahawks with 10 kills, followed by Anouk Jansen with nine, and Abby McRoy with six.
- Kate Andy had three service aces and 15 assists.
- McRoy let the block category with four.
ON THE HORIZON:
Salve women's volleyball next plays on Tuesday, October 21, at 7 p.m. against the U.S. Coast Guard Academy in New London, Conn.
