PAXTON, Mass. — The Salve Regina University women's ice hockey team battled through a tight road test on Tuesday evening, edging out the Anna Maria College Amcats with a final score of 3-2. 

Caroline Batchelder opened the scoring late in the first period, converting on a power play opportunity at 16:22 to give Salve Regina the early advantage.

Anna Maria responded minutes later with a goal of their own to make it 1-1. However, Salve Regina's depth showed in the second period when Samantha McKenzie reclaimed the lead with a quick strike just 2:24 into the frame, redirecting a feed from Reese Pereira. 

The third period saw Riley Esposito extend the Seahawks' lead to 3-1 with a well-executed shot at 1:46. Though Anna Maria battled back late with another goal at 18:01 mark, Salve Regina's defense, and key saves from Kristen Albertini, kept the Seahawks in the lead.

INSIDE THE MATCHUP
Final: Salve Regina 3, Anna Maria 2
Records: Salve Regina (12-10-0), Anna Maria (4-13-2)

NOTEWORTHY

• Albertini served 60 minutes in net for Salve Regina and made 11 saves.
• The Seahawks outshot the Amcats 36-13.

ON THE HORIZON
Women's ice hockey hosts Wesleyan University on Saturday, February 7, at 7:30 p.m. Before puck drop the Seahawks will honor the class of 2026: Sydney Baxter, Taylor Stirling, Morgan Peritz, Riley Esposito, Samantha McKenzie, Grace Dumond and Livia Krzywulak.