NEW LONDON, Conn. -- Salve Regina University women's basketball dropped its fifth straight game, 84-70, at the United States Coast Guard Academy in New England Women's and Men's Athletics Conference (NEWMAC) action at Roland Hall on Wednesday evening in New London, Connecticut.

Dorothy Stotts (Edina, Minn.) led the Bears with a 34-point performance, dominating from deep and anchoring the offense. Farrah Peterein (Oxnard, Calif.) and Taylor Lynch (Madison, Ind.) also provided double-digit scoring to complement the attack.

Frankie Spadorcia (Braintree, Mass.) paced the Seahawks (6-12, 0-4 NEWMAC) with 16 points while Sofia Neary (Wayne, N.J.) added 13 points and 14 rebounds. Emma Cochrane (Norton, Mass.) and Liz McGuirl (Ellington, Conn.) added offensive punch in the mid-range, both with 11 points.

NEWMAC Standings -- https://newmacsports.com/standings.aspx?standings=321

INSIDE THE MATCHUP
Final: Coast Guard 84, Salve Regina 70
Records: Salve Regina (6-12, 0-4 NEWMAC), Coast Guard (10-8, 2-2 NEWMAC)
History: These programs meet for the 24th time overall and third as fellow members of the NEWMAC. Salve Regina leads the all-time series, 13-10, since 1982. Last year at Rodgers Recreation Center, grad student Amanda Folan foiled the visitors with her then-career best 25 points in Salve Regina's 76-59 victory that clinched a NEWMAC playoff berth for the Seahawks. Coast Guard had won the last four meetings including 93-72 at Roland Hall in New London, Connecticut, in the first-ever NEWMAC matchup in 2024.

SUMMARY
First Quarter: Coast Guard Seizes Early Control

• 1Q | Coast Guard came out with urgency, sprinting to a 21-15 lead after one quarter behind a hot shooting start. The Bears struck early from deep, connecting on five 3-pointers in the first quarter alone while forcing multiple Salve Regina turnovers that led to transition opportunities. Salve Regina struggled to find offensive rhythm, shooting just over 31% from the floor, and Coast Guard's perimeter efficiency set the tone for the opening period. | SEAHAWKS 15, BEARS 21

Second Quarter: Defense and Depth Extend the Lead

• 2Q | In the second quarter, Coast Guard continued to press advantages on both ends. The Bears outscored the Seahawks 22-11 in the period, tightening defensive pressure and creating turnovers that led to easy scores. Salve Regina's offense stalled, especially from long range, going cold while Coast Guard maintained balanced scoring. By halftime, the visitor held a commanding 43-26 lead, putting Coast Guard in firm control heading to the break. | SEAHAWKS 11, BEARS 22

Third Quarter: Seahawks Rally, But Not Enough

• 3Q | Salve Regina came out of the locker room with renewed energy, sparking a 20-18 third quarter that showed resilience. The Seahawks were more efficient offensively, cutting into Coast Guard's advantage with improved interior scoring and more consistent free-throw shooting. Yet despite the rally, Salve Regina could not completely flip momentum as Coast Guard's depth kept its lead above double digits heading into the final stanza. | SEAHAWKS 20, BEARS 18

Fourth Quarter: Bears Close Out With Consistency

• 4Q | In the fourth, Coast Guard put the game away by outscoring Salve Regina 23-24 in a strong finish that emphasized control rather than flash. Key contributions off the bench and sustained shooting balanced the Bears' attack while Salve Regina, though competitive, couldn't overcome the early deficit. Coast Guard's composure down the stretch allowed them to secure the 84-70 road victory. | SEAHAWKS 24, BEARS 23

NOTEWORTHY

• Salve Regina's Sofia Neary notched her 14th double-double in 18 games.
• Frankie Spadorcia had a season-high 16 points on 6-of-11 from the floor and 4-for-4 at the line. She reaches double digits for the fourth time this season and third time in last five games.
• Emma Cochrane has her second straight double-digit scoring performance.

ON THE HORIZON
Salve Regina hosts MIT on Saturday, January 31 with a 1 p.m. tip-off on FloCollege.