NEWPORT, R.I. -- Salve Regina University men's basketball surged ahead in the second half to defeat Springfield College, 67-57, in New England Men's and Women's Athletic Conference (NEWMAC) action at the Rodgers Recreation Center. Junior
Pat Spenard (Rochester, Mass.) led all players with 24 points on 9-of-15 from the floor, including the lone 3-pointer for the Seahawks, and five of six from the line.
Sophomore
William Mensah (Newburgh, N.Y.) had a game-high 11 rebounds while
Sean Seymour (Albany, N.Y.) pitched a double-double with 16 points and 10 boards.
Josiah Evely (Toronto, Ontario) led the visitors with 14 points and 10 rebounds.
INSIDE THE MATCHUP
Final: Salve Regina 67, Springfield 57
Records: Salve Regina (14-6, 8-4 NEWMAC), Springfield (8-14, 6-7 NEWMAC)
History: Salve Regina leads the all-time series, 4-3, with all Seahawk victories coming in NEWMAC play.
SUMMARY
First Half: Tight and Tense Through 20 Minutes
- 1H | The opening period was a classic defensive skirmish in New England Women's and Men's Athletic Conference (NEWMAC) play. Springfield jumped out to an early edge, leveraging steady scoring from Josiah Evely and Hunter Matteson to build a narrow lead. Both teams traded baskets and defensive stops, with Salve Regina's Pat Spenard keeping the Seahawks within striking distance with his first field goals of the night — including a timely three-pointer that briefly gave Salve the advantage. Salve's offense struggled to find consistency, shooting just over 31 percent from the field in the half, but the Seahawks stayed in the game behind balanced contributions and aggressive rebounding. Springfield finished the half with a slight 28-27 lead, setting the stage for a pivotal second frame. | SEAHAWKS 27, PRIDE 28
Second Half: Seahawk Surge Secures the Win
- 2H | The second half saw Salve Regina decisively take control. The Seahawks tightened their defense, forcing turnovers and converting on the offensive glass to open momentum. Salve outscored Springfield 40-29 after intermission — a swing driven by improved efficiency and sustained pressure on both ends of the court. Pat Spenard led the charge with a team-high scoring night, while Sean Seymour punctuated the victory with key baskets and defensive stands. Salve shot more than 54 percent in the second half, a stark contrast to the first, and wore down the Pride with relentless transition play and physical rebounding. Despite Springfield's efforts to claw back, including contributions from their leading scorers, Salve's late-game execution was enough to preserve a 10-point win — 67-57 — at Rodgers Recreation Center in Newport. | SEAHAWKS 40, PRIDE 29
NOTEWORTHY
- Pat Spenard was a dominant inside presence while also swishing the only 3-pointer made for the Seahawks (1-for-13 behind the arc).
- Salve Regina made five more field goals than Springfield, 27-to-22.
- The Seahawks matched their season-high for rebounds (43).
- Sean Seymour had a double-double with 16 points and 10 rebounds.
QUOTABLE SEAHAWKS
"Tonight's contest was about toughness and trust. When the game got physical and possessions got hard, our guys stayed connected and executed our system. Multiple players contributed with rebounds, loose balls, defensive stops and paint points. That's winning basketball in February league play. We need to continue to improve to finish the league season strong but our staff has loved the fight our players have shown and their ability to finish close games." -- Seahawk head coach Sean Foster '97
ON THE HORIZON
Salve Regina plays at Coast Guard on Saturday afternoon in NEWMAC action on
FloCollege.
