HARTFORD, Conn. -- (Saturday, August 30, 2025)-- Salve Regina University began the season with a 3-1 victory over the hosting University of Hartford Hawks on the road after securing an early lead after the first set.
Set one was back-and-forth early on until the Hawks pulled away 11-4, but the visiting Seahawks overcame the deficit to win the set 25-22. Hartford claimed a 25-23 win in set number two when the Hawks found an early lead. Salve made a move to decrease the 18-11 shortfall but Hartford clung on. An early lead in set three gave Salve a 2-1 set advantage. Although the fourth set started off with both teams fighting for position, the Seahawks went on a 6-1 run to take a 20-15 lead thanks to Lauren Shurling's service ace, a pair of kills from Lucy Swanson and a series of errors by the Hawks.
INSIDE THE MATCHUP:
Final: Salve Regina 3, Hartford 1
Records: Salve Regina (1-0,0-0 NEWMAC), Hartford (0-1,0-0 NEC)
History: This is the first meeting of the Seahawks and Hawks in women's volleyball. Hartford transitioned from NCAA DI to DIII beginning with the 2023-24 season. In their first season in the CNE the Hawks went 6-11 and last season their overall record was 9-13. Last year Salve Regina finished out their second season competing in the NEWMAC with an 8-18 overall record.
NOTEWORTHY:
ON THE HORIZON:
The first four matches of the season are on the road for women's volleyball. On Tuesday, September 2, at 6 p.m. the Seahawks face Connecticut College on the road at Luce Field House.
