Salve Regina University

MIDDLETOWN, R.I.--The Salve Regina University field hockey team established an early 1-0 lead but eventually fell to Mount Holyoke College 2-1 after a 1-1 tie late in the game sent the teams into overtime.

The Seahawks came out strong, striking first just four minutes into the contest. Jordyn Pineau found the back of the cage for her eighth goal of the season, finishing a feed from Elliot Lund to give Salve an early 1-0 advantage.

Salve carried its lead through the opening three quarters, with the defense holding firm against Mount Holyoke's offensive pressure. Goalkeeper Siany Ortez delivered a strong performance between the posts, turning aside multiple opportunities to keep the Lyons off the scoreboard.

The Seahawks continued to create opportunities in the second half. Adelaide Baird registered three shots, putting two on target, while Pineau added three shots of her own. Salve also generated back-to-back penalty corners early in the fourth quarter, looking to extend its advantage.

Mount Holyoke eventually found the equalizer at the 54:27 mark, sending the contest into overtime tied at 1-1.

In the extra period, Salve continued to push for the game-winner, but Mount Holyoke capitalized on a late penalty corner, scoring with just 34 seconds remaining to secure the 2-1 victory.

Ortez finished with seven saves in goal, keeping the Seahawks within reach throughout the afternoon. Pineau led Salve with three shots and the team's lone goal, while Baird added three shots and Lund recorded an assist.
 

INSIDE THE MATCHUP
Final: Mount Holyoke 2, Salve Regina 1
Records: Salve Regina (8-10, 2-7 NEWMAC), Mount Holyoke (14-6, 4-6 NEWMAC)

NOTEWORTHY

Salve Regina honored the graduating seniors Jordyn Pineau, Sofia Irish, Sage Mauro, Natalie Vaughan, Sadie Papamechail and Grace Warnick before ther game.

ON THE HORIZON:
Salve Regina University finishes the 2026 season with an overall record of 8-10. The Seahawks will return to action in the fall of 2027.