NEWPORT, R.I. -- East Texas Baptist University women's basketball swept its two-game series in New England by scoring an 81-46 victory over Salve Regina University in non-league action on Saturday afternoon at the Rodgers Recreation Center. Both teams had defeated the University of Saint Joseph in West Hartford, Conn., earlier in the week -- the Seahawks (6-8) won 71-65 on Tuesday and the Tigers (14-4) enjoyed an 83-53 triumph on Thursday.

East Texas Baptist had 10 players with five or more points led by three Tigers in double figures -- Anna Beamesderfer (Kempner, Texas), Tiffany Bickford (San Diego, Calif.), and Macey Jones (Tylertown, Miss.) -- with 12, 11, and 10, respectively.

Salve Regina had a dozen players contribute points led by freshman Frankie Spadorcia (Braintree, Mass.) with her season-best 10-point effort. The Seahawks edged the Tigers on the boards, 32-to-31, led by senior Marissa Forino (Watertown, Conn.) with five rebounds on the defensive glass. Reagan Eilers (Cypress, Texas) led all players with seven caroms.

INSIDE THE MATCHUP
Final: East Texas Baptist 81, Salve Regina 46
Records: Salve Regina (6-8, 0-0 NEWMAC), East Texas Baptist (14-4, 0-0 ASC)
History: First ever meeting in any sport between the two schools.

SUMMARY

• 1Q | East Texas Baptist set the tone early, building a significant lead behind efficient scoring and aggressive defense. The Tigers outpaced Salve Regina 19-12, taking advantage of early turnovers and converting transition opportunities. Salve Regina struggled to find consistent offense, though a few inside buckets kept them within striking distance early. ETBU's balanced attack in the opening frame established momentum that persisted throughout the game. | TIGERS 19, SEAHAWKS 12
• 2Q | The second quarter saw East Texas Baptist extend their advantage, scoring 18 points to Salve Regina's 12. ETBU continued to share the ball effectively, while Salve Regina's shooting woes continued against a stifling defensive effort. The Seahawks were unable to close the gap as ETBU's pressure disrupted their offensive rhythm. By halftime, the Tigers held a comfortable cushion.. | TIGERS 18, SEAHAWKS 12
• 3Q | East Texas Baptist dominated the third quarter, outscoring Salve Regina 23-5 in a decisive stretch. ETBU's offensive efficiency remained high with contributions from multiple players, while Salve Regina struggled to generate scoring opportunities against the Tigers' defense. The third quarter effectively sealed the outcome, as ETBU pushed their lead well beyond reach. | TIGERS 23, SEAHAWKS 5
• 4Q | In the final quarter, ETBU maintained control, adding 21 points to Salve Regina's 17. While the Seahawks showed some resilience with improved scoring, it wasn't enough to overcome the large deficit built earlier. East Texas Baptist closed the game strong, finishing with an 81-46 victory and balanced scoring across the lineup. | TIGERS 21, SEAHAWKS 17

NOTEWORTHY

• The Seahawks had a dozen players scoring points, more than any other game this season.
• Salve Regina edged East Texas Baptist on the boards, 32-to-31.
• Anna Beamesderfer led all players with six assists.
• Three Seahawks had three assists apiece -- Sophie Hjerpe, Frankie Spadorcia, and Devin LeBrun.
• Salve Regina made both of its three-point attempts in the fourth quarter, one by Hannah Lauenstein and the other by Devin LeBrun.

ON THE HORIZON
Salve Regina waits a week before their New England Women's and Men's Athletic Conference (NEWMAC) opener at Emerson College at 1 p.m. on Saturday, January 17, on FloCollege.