BABSON PARK, Mass. -- Salve Regina University women's basketball won three of the four quarters against Babson College in NEWMAC action at the Staake Gymnasium in Wellesley, Massachusetts, on Wednesday evening, but the Beavers outscored the Seahawks, 34-14, in the third quarter to triumph by a final score of 86-77.

Graduate student Emily Flynn (Hanover, Mass.) led the Beavers with 34 points on 11-of-23 field goals including seven triples and 5-for-5 from the line. Senior Sofia Neary (Wayne, N.J.) led the Seahawks with her 18th double-double of the season -- 25 points and 10 rebounds. Frankie Spadorcia (Braintree, Mass.) and Marissa Forino (Watertown, Conn.) added 13 and 11 points, respectively.

INSIDE THE MATCHUP
Final: Babson 86, Salve Regina 77
Records: Salve Regina (7-14, 1-6 NEWMAC), Babson (14-7, 6-1 NEWMAC)
History: These programs meet for the 20th time and third as fellow members of the NEWMAC. Briana Neary matched her career-high just one year and one day after scoring 38 points in a road win against Emerson College (January 24, 2024) with her 38-point effort in a home loss to the Beavers (January 25, 2025). Neary's 16 free throws made (16-for-16) established a Seahawk program record. Babson now leads the series, 15-5.

SUMMARY

• 1Q | Salve Regina came out with energy and assertiveness in the game's opening quarter, using accuracy inside the arc and consistent free-throw shooting to build a narrow lead. The Seahawks capitalized on efficient looks early, with Sofia Neary spearheading the offense, converting high-percentage shots and drawing fouls to fuel Salve Regina's offense. Babson struggled to find its rhythm offensively, shooting under 35 % from the field in the period, but remained within striking distance thanks to a handful of early triples and stout defensive stops down the stretch. | SEAHAWKS 22, BEAVERS 21
• 2Q | Salve Regina extended its advantage in the second quarter, outpacing Babson on both ends. The Seahawks continued to work efficiently in the paint and from the free-throw line, maintaining a double-digit lead midway through the period. Babson's shooting woes persisted, with a sub-25 % field goal percentage for the quarter, but the Beavers stayed within reach courtesy of scrappy defense and transition buckets. At halftime, Salve Regina carried a 39–31 lead into the locker room. | SEAHAWKS 17, BEAVERS 10
• 3Q | The third frame was the turning point of the contest. Babson exploded offensively, outscoring Salve Regina 34–14 behind a barrage of three-pointers and efficient scoring from its backcourt stars. Emily Flynn took over in this quarter, knocking down shots from all over the floor and energizing the Beavers' comeback. Conversely, Salve Regina cooled offensively, missing key looks from beyond the arc and failing to convert at the rim as often. By the end of the third, Babson had flipped the scoreboard and seized a 65–53 lead, swinging momentum firmly in its favor. | BEAVERS 34, SEAHAWKS 14
• 4Q | In the final period, both teams traded buckets in a spirited close. Salve Regina, buoyed by continued scoring from Neary and mid-range effectiveness, trimmed parts of Babson's lead, but could never fully regain the edge. Babson balanced aggressive offensive sets with timely defensive stops, converting enough free throws down the stretch to preserve its lead. Flynn finished with a game-high scoring night, while contributions from Chloe Perreault and Alyssa Hopps helped sustain the Beavers' advantage in the closing minutes. The final sequence saw Babson withstand a late Seahawks push to close out a 86–77 road victory. | SEAHAWKS 24, BEAVERS 21

NOTEWORTHY

• Emily Flynn scored 15 of her 34 points in the 34-point third quarter.
• Sofia Neary led the Seahawks with her 18th double-double of the season -- 25 points and 10 rebounds.
• .Salve Regina made 23-of-30 from the charity stripe.
• Babson made 12-of-15 free throws.

ON THE HORIZON
Salve Regina plays at Wheaton College in the Emerson Gymnasium on Saturday with a 1 p.m. tip-off on FloCollege.