MIDDLETOWN, R.I. -- The Salve Regina University women's ice hockey team delivered a decisive performance in their 4-2 victory over the visiting Nichols College Bison when four different Seahawks scored Friday night at Howard Rink.
After a quick strike by the Bison just 6:28 into the first period, the Seahawks found themselves in an early hole. But rather than wilt, the host answered with force in the second frame. Just past the midway point of the period,
Ashtyn Bringardner potted the equalizer unassisted, setting the tone for the comeback. Less than a minute later,
Reese Pereira gave Salve Regina their first lead of the night with a goal assisted by
Caroline Batchelder.
Nichols battled back to knot the score at 2-2, but the Seahawks refused to let momentum slip. In the third period,
Jennifer Drevitch restored Salve Regina's advantage on a play set up by Pereira and Batchelder. Then with under a minute remaining in regulation,
Maggie Donahue sealed the victory with an empty-net goal, sending the home crowd home happy.
INSIDE THE MATCHUP
Final: Salve Regina 4, Nichols 2
Records: Salve Regina (10-10-0), Nichols (5-15-0)
NOTEWORTHY
- In net for the Seahawks Taylor Hannafan stood firm with 36 saves.
- The Bison outshot the Seahawks by a narrow 38-33 margin.
ON THE HORIZON
The Seahawks have a quick turnaround and will be facing the University of Southern Maine on the road on Saturday, January 31, at 1 p.m.
Women's ice hockey has five games remaining in the season, including two more home games. Saturday, February 7, at 7:30 p.m. the Seahawks will hold a senior ceremony before hosting Wesleyan at Howard Rink.
