MIDDLETOWN, Conn. --
Kiersten Rasmussen found the back of the net with just five minutes in regulation to bring Salve Regina University women's ice hockey to a 3-2 win over the hosting Wesleyan University Cardinals Tuesday.
The Cardinals were the first to strike but
Reese Pereira scored two consecutive goals before the first period expired. Wesleyan tied it up 2-2 at 17:36 mark in the second period.
INSIDE THE MATCHUP
Final: Salve Regina 3, Wesleyan 2
Records: Salve Regina (5-3-0), Wesleyan (0-5-0)
History: Salve Regina is 8-12 all-time against Wesleyan. Prior to this evening's win Salve Regina's most recent victory against Wesleyan was a 4-3 win on December 9, 2015.
NOTEWORTHY
- Wesleyan outshot Salve Regina 30-25.
- Taylor Hannafan played 60 minutes in net for the Seahawks and made 28 saves.
ON THE HORIZON
Women's ice hockey will host Anna Maria on Tuesday, December 2, at Howard Rink at 8 p.m. S.A.A.C. presents free hot cocoa for students wearing Salve attire.