NEWPORT, R.I. -- Salve Regina University football scored a 47-28 decision over the United States Coast Guard Academy at Cadet Memorial Field in New England Women's and Men's Athletic Conference (NEWMAC) action on Saturday afternoon.
The Seahawks (6-3, 3-3 NMEWAC) held a possession advantage of over 16 minutes with a total offense of 464 yards to 321 against the Bears (4-5, 2-4 NEWMAC).
Salve Regina won the turnover battle (4-0) with three interceptions and a fumble recovery.
Owen Nanartowich (Hudson, Mass.) returned his pick for six points while
Jack Mead (Manasquan, N.J.) had his second straight game with multiple sacks.
Senior
Michael LaRusso (Congers, N.Y.) had a career-high 31 carries with 122 yards rushing.
Stephen Paradiso (Cedar Grove, N.J.) completed eight passes for 239 yards and two touchdowns.
INSIDE THE MATCHUP
Final: Salve Regina 47, Coast Guard 28
Records: Salve Regina (6-3, 3-3 NEWMAC), Coast Guard (4-5, 2-4 NEWMAC)
History: Today's game marked the 10th all-time meeting between the two football programs. Salve Regina leads the all-time series against Coast Guard on the gridiron, 8-2, including the previous meeting in New London by a 34-28 score. The series began in 2000 with Salve Regina defeating Coast Guard, 36-6.
SUMMARY
- 1st | 05:12 | SRU - Spencer Chapman 47 yd pass from Stephen Paradiso ( ) 4 plays, 80 yards, TOP 01:45 | Seahawks 6, Bears 0
- 1st | 00:52 | SRU - Michael Fulton 30 yd pass from Stephen Paradiso (Nathan DiRado kick) 5 plays, 80 yards, TOP 02:53 | Seahawks 13, Bears 0
- 2nd | 13:17 | CGA - Freddy Barber 15 yd pass from Sean Burns ( ) 6 plays, 77 yards, TOP 02:30 | Seahawks 13, Bears 6
- 2nd | 11:40 | SRU - Spencer Chapman 14 yd pass from Padraig Brown (Nathan DiRado kick) 3 plays, 41 yards, TOP 01:27 | Seahawks 20, Bears 6
- 2nd | 09:33 | SRU - Michael LaRusso 2 yd run (Nathan DiRado kick), 4 plays, 49 yards, TOP 02:07 | Seahawks 27, Bears 6
- 2nd | 00:42 | SRU - Padraig Brown 10 yd run (Nathan DiRado kick), 7 plays, 58 yards, TOP 01:45 | Seahawks 34, Bears 6
- 3rd | 11:12 | CGA - Freddy Barber 25 yd pass from Sean Burns (Caleb McClure kick) 9 plays, 79 yards, TOP 03:41 | Seahawks 34, Bears 13
- 3rd | 04:40 | SRU - Nathan DiRado 25 yd field goal 6 plays, 16 yards, TOP 03:01 | Seahawks 37, Bears 13
- 3rd | 03:23 | SRU - Owen Nanartowich 35 yd interception (Nathan DiRado kick) | Seahawks 44, Bears 13
- 4th | 14:52 | CGA - Dylan Truxon 42 yd pass from Elias Duncan (Caleb McClure kick) 3 plays, 53 yards, TOP 00:56 | Seahawks 44, Bears 20
- 4th | 12:14 | CGA - Dylan Truxon 45 yd pass from Elias Duncan (Elias Duncan pass) 3 plays, 51 yards, TOP 00:55 | Seahawks 44, Bears 28
- 4th | 04:32 | SRU - Nathan DiRado 28 yd field goal 12 plays, 62 yards, TOP 07:34 | Seahawks 47, Bears 28
NOTEWORTHY
ON THE HORIZON
Salve Regina host WPI next Saturday to finish out its regular season with the game broadcast on
FloCollege. The Seahawks will recognize their seniors before the final home game --Â
Dylan Brandariz (Portsmouth, R.I. / Portsmouth ),
Padraig Brown (Newington, Conn. / Newington),
Cole Brunstrom  (Plymouth, Mass. / Plymouth South),
Mark Burlingame  (Poughkeepsie, N.Y. / Our Lady of Lourdes),
Dylan DeAngelis (Duxbury, Mass. / Duxbury),
Daniel Duryea (Wappingers Falls, N.Y. / John F. Kennedy ),
William Epright (Middletown, Conn. / Xavier ),
Jason Fisher (Hamburg, N.J. / Wallkill Valley Regional), Matthew Hanich (Newark, Del. / Saint Marks's ),
Charlie Hawkins  (Valley Stream, N.Y. / Kellenberg Memorial ),
Miles Kaplan (Manchester Center, Vt. / Burr Burton Academy ),
Michael LaRusso (Congers, N.Y. / Albertus Magnus),
Matthew Lasorsa (Newtown, Conn. / Newtown),
Jayvens Lebrun (Brockton, Mass. / Xaverian Brothers ),
Ethan Lemos (Wethersfield, Conn. / Wethersfield),
Maxime Makuza (Milton, Vt. / Rice Memorial),
John Marks (Lynn, Mass. / Saint Mary's),
Christopher Molina  (Pawtucket, R.I. / Saint Raphael Academy ),
Jake Moore (Saxtons River, Vt. / Bellows Falls Union),
Colin Morley  (Scituate, Mass. / Scituate),
Anthony Pinzone (Pawcatuck, Conn. / Stonington ),
Logan Poppe (Centereach, N.Y. / Centereach),
Bryce Prince (Norwalk, Conn. / St. Joseph),
Krystian Reese (Needham, Mass. / Roxbury Latin School ),
Shaine Salvador (Wallingford, Conn. / Mark T. Sheehan), Matthew Smith (Simsbury, Conn. / Simsbury),
Brendan Supsie (Lanoka Harbor, N.J. / Lacey Township),
Evan Tullson (Little Compton, R.I. / Portsmouth),
Neal Tullson (Little Compton, R.I. / Portsmouth),
David Weston (Middletown, Conn. / Cromwell).
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