MIDDLETOWN, R.I. -- (Saturday, September 27, 2025)-- In the second NEWMAC game of the year the Salve Regina University field hockey team blanked Smith College 4-0 when four different Seahawks scored to assure the win at home on Gaudet Field.
The hosting Seahawks did not waste any time and established a lead right in the first quarter. The Seahawks nearly made it on the board less than one minute into the encounter, but were called for using the back of the field hockey stick, an illegal movement, in the process. However this did not deter
Jordyn Pineau from lining up a shot from the top of the striking circle, which
Georgia Costello was able to direct into the goal at 8:03 into the game.
In the second period the Seahawk scorer, Natalie Vaughn, fired off an initial shot attempt, which ricocheted off the Bears' goalie and gave Vaughn the opportunity to score on her second 25 minutes into the action.
Julia Decker and Eliot Lund went on to score their 12th and sixth respective goals of the season to propel the Seahawks to victory.
INSIDE THE MATCHUP:
Final: Salve Regina 4, Smith 0
Records: Salve Regina (7-1, 1-1 NEWMAC), Smith (5-4, 1-1 NEWMAC)
History: Salve Regina is 2-2 all-time against Smith. When the teams first met as NEWMAC conference members in 2023, Salve fell 2-0. Since then the Seahawks won 4-2 in 2024 and 4-0 this year.
NOTEWORTHY:
- Siany Ortez remained in the Seahawks' net for the full game.
- The Seahawjs scored one goal in each period.
- Salve Regina outshot Smith 10-4.
- Julia Decker leads the NEWMAC in total points with 26 and an average of 4.33 per game.
QUOTABLE SEAHAWKS
"'We executed our game plan, stayed disciplined, and came away with a strong 4-0 win. Proud of the team's focus and effort."
- Head field hockey coach Jennifer Foster
ON THE HORIZON:
Next week the Seahawks will host Eastern Connecticut State on Wednesday, October 1, at Gaudet Field at 6 p.m.
