NEWPORT, R.I. (October 21, 2026) -- The Salve Regina University women's soccer team earned a 1-0 shutout victory over the United States Coast Guard Academy on Wednesday afternoon at Reynolds Field, as the Seahawks controlled the pace of play and secured an important conference win.
Salve Regina (8-3-4, 5-2-1 NEWMAC) generated consistent offensive pressure throughout the contest, outshooting Coast Guard (2-6-6, 0-4-4 NEWMAC) by a 22-9 margin while holding the visitors scoreless.
The Seahawks broke through in the 34th minute when graduate student Maddie Hudson found the back of the net at 33:23. Hudson finished a scoring opportunity set up by assists from Harper Foscaldo and Allie Gallagher, giving Salve Regina a 1-0 advantage heading into halftime.
Salve continued to press after the break, recording 13 shots in the second half while limiting Coast Guard to four attempts. The Seahawks also earned eight corner kicks compared to five for the Bears, creating additional opportunities to extend their lead.
Goalkeeper Sabrina Lawless anchored the defensive effort, recording five saves to preserve the shutout. The Salve Regina defense held firm throughout the second half, protecting the one-goal advantage until the final whistle.
Hudson led the Seahawks with two shots, including the decisive goal, while Carah Leclair paced the offense with five attempts. Paige Jessuck contributed two shots on target, and Gallagher added an assist to her performance.
INSIDE THE MATCHUP
Final: Salve Regina 1, Coast Guard 0
Records: Salve Regina (8-3-4, 5-2-1 NEWMAC), Coast Guard (2-6-6, 0-4-4 NEWMAC)
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ON THE HORIZON
Salve Regina University women's soccer will be on the road at Smith College for a NEWMAC conference game on Saturday, October 24, at 12 p.m. (FloCollege).
