MIDDLETOWN, R.I. (Saturday, March 1, 2025)-- Holly Sullivan and Samantha Moleti gave Salve Regina University women's lacrosse an early 2-0 lead but it wasn't enough to stop a seven-goal run by the visiting Eastern Connecticut State Warriors in a 13-10, non conference matchup.
By the end of the first half, the Warriors led 11-3. The Seahawks staged a comeback to start quarter three with two consecutive successes from Edie Threshie.Threshie launched the host into a five-goal run with Holly Sullivan contributing three goals, giving her a hat trick.
Daniella Bruno and Alix Madden scored the final goals of the day but the Warriors clung onto their early lead, finishing three goals ahead of the Seahawks.
INSIDE THE MATCHUP
Final: Eastern Connecticut 13, Salve Regina 10
Records: Salve Regina (0-3, 0-0 NEWMAC), Eastern Connecticut (2-0,0-0 LEC)
History: Last year when Salve Regina met with Eastern Connecticut the Warriors beat the Seahawks 8-7. On February 25, 2020, Salve Regina's most recent win against East Conn, the Seahawks won 14-11.
THOUGHTS FROM COACH MALLOY
"Well fought game tonight against a very talented team. We are making strides in the right direction as we prepare for the NEWMAC."
ON THE HORIZON
Next Tuesday, March 4, at 6 p.m. women's lacrosse will face UMass Dartmouth on the road in non conference action.
