MIDDLETOWN, R.I.--Salve Regina University field hockey carried a two-goal lead into the fourth quarter, but Western New England University rallied with three unanswered goals to secure a 3-2 victory over the Seahawks on Wednesday evening at Gaudet Field.
Jordyn Pineau led the Seahawks offensively, scoring both goals for Salve Regina, while Reese Interrante and Molly Kearney each recorded an assist.
Salve Regina established an early advantage in the first quarter when Pineau found the back of the cage at 13:10. Interrante assisted on the goal, giving the Seahawks a 1-0 lead that they carried into the second quarter.
The Seahawks continued to apply pressure in the third period, and Pineau struck again at 35:15. Kearney provided the assist, extending Salve Regina's advantage to 2-0 and putting the home side in a strong position heading into the final quarter.
Western New England responded in the fourth, beginning its comeback with a goal from Mikayla Mrzywka at 49:20. Maddie Ripley followed with a tally at 52:18 to even the score at 2-2.
Mrzywka then scored her second goal of the game at 55:00, completing the comeback and giving the Golden Bears a 3-2 lead.
Despite the late rally, Salve Regina remained competitive throughout the contest. The Seahawks finished with 12 shots, including five on target, compared with 13 shots and seven on goal for Western New England. Salve Regina also earned six penalty corners, while goalkeeper Siany Ortez recorded three saves.
INSIDE THE MATCHUP
Final: Western New England 3, Salve Regina 2
Records: Salve Regina (8-9, 2-6 NEWMAC), Western New England (12-6, 6-1 CNE)
NOTEWORTHY
- Pineau paced the Seahawks with seven shots and three shots on goal, converting twice to account for all of Salve Regina's scoring.
- Interrante and Kearney contributed assists on the two goals, while Grace Warnick added a defensive save.
ON THE HORIZON:
On Saturday, October 31 the Seahawks will host Mount Holyoke College in the final game of the regular season and Salve Regina's senior day.
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