MIDDLETOWN, R.I. (Saturday, February 22, 2025)-- Salve Regina University men's lacrosse Junior Chris Koltzan achieved a hat trick, three goals, in the Seahawks 12-7 victory over the visiting Privateers of SUNY Maritime at Gaude Field. Salve Regina keeps a winning record of 3-0 with today's verdict.

INSIDE THE MATCHUP
Final: Salve Regina 12, SUNY Maritime 7
Records: Salve Regina (3-0, 0-0 NEWMAC), SUNY Maritime (1-1, 0-0 Skyline)
History: Salve Regina is 3-3 against SUNY Maritime in men's lacrosse since the 2017 season. Last year the Privateers won in a close 8-7 encounter on their home turf in Throggs Neck, New York.

HOW IT HAPPENED

• Face off specialist and NEWMAC Athlete of the Week last week Justin Haverly scored immediately off the first face offf following a ground ball pickup to set the tone for the game. 
• A three-goal run to end the first quarter and start the second put the Privateers ahead 4-2. However, the Seahawks scored three goals of their own before halftime and netted five goals in the third quarter to bring about a reliable 10-6 lead going into the final 15 minutes of the contest.
• Christopher Bethoney provided the final blow for the Privateers with less than one minute to go on the scoreboard with an extra man opportunity. 
• Seahawk goalie William Kein made five saves and achieved his third win of the season.
• Maritime's Michael Monahan made a sizable 25 saves.

THOUGHTS FROM COACH COONEY
"The team played solid defense throughout the game highlighted by excellent midfield defense. Great ground ball play led by Justin Haverly and Andrew Senecal on the face offs."