WORCESTER, Mass.-- Sophomore Madison Maire went on a four-goal scoring run in the first quarter to create early momentum for the Salve Regina University women's lacrosse team as they hosted the United States Coast Guard Academy bears, before the visitor took a late 14-10 win in the final quarter at Gaudet Field on Wednesday. 

Salve Regina remained solidly in the lead throughout the first quarter. Avery Nistl and Nora Cooney both added to the scoring to set Salve Regina ahead 7-3 after 30 minutes of action. Alexandra Walsh and Alix Madded advanced the Seahawks in the third frame before the Bears saw a late push with eight goals in the fourth quarter to surpass the host. 

The Seahawks initially fell behind 10-9 midway through the final quarter but Daniella Bruno reestablished the tie. Bears' Abby McAllister netted the next three goals, which became the deciding factor.

Siting firmly in the seventh spot in the conference, Salve Regina secured a place in the NEWMAC postseason with today's result.

INSIDE THE MATCHUP
Final: Coast Guard 14, Salve Regina 10
Records: Salve Regina (8-8, 4-6 NEWMAC), Coast Guard (12-2, 9-1 NEWMAC)

NOTEWORTHY

• Bruno led the Seahawks' offense by controlling the draw seven times. 
• Goalie Mary Flynn Kayajan made six saves including several dramatic stops to deter the Bears' early momentum. 
• The Seahawks picked up eight ground balls led by sophomore Adelaide Baird, who secured three.

ON THE HORIZON
On Saturday, April 25, at 12 p.m. the No.7 seed Seahawks will travel to play the No. 2 seed Bears once again in the first round of the NEWMAC postseason tournament.