MIDDLETOWN, R.I. (Saturday, March 1, 2025)-- The Salve Regina University men's lacrosse team opened with a six goal run in their 14-4 non conference victory over Nichols College at Gaudet Field .

Junior midfielder Chris Koltzan was the Seahawks leading scorer with five goals, followed by freshman Heath Sumwalt who secured a hat trick.

INSIDE THE MATCHUP
Final: Salve Regina 14, Nichols 4
Records: Salve Regina (4-1,0-0 NEWMAC), Nichols (0-3,0-0 CNE)
History: Salve Regina is 15-4 all-time against Nichols in men's lacrosse. In 2023, when the Seahawks and Bison met, Salve Regina won 9-8. The first meeting occurred on April 12, 2006, and Salve Regina defied Nichols 12-6.

NOTEWORTHY

• Heath Sumwalt started the day off for Salve Regina less than one minute in to the game. 
• Four of Chris Koltzan's goals came in the first quarter.
• By the start of the third quarter Salve Regina led 11-1. 
• Casey Johnson netted his first goal of the season at the 11:53 mark in the third quarter.
• Nichols achieved the last two goals of the day in the final two minutes of play.

THOUGHTS FROM COACH COONEY
"Great job by the team playing complementary team lacrosse. The defense played very well highlighted by strong team defense and Jack Naglieri's 100th caused turnover."

ON THE HORIZON
Next Tuesday, March 4, at 4 p.m. Salve Regina will travel to play Curry College in Milton, Massachusetts.