MIDDLETOWN, R.I.-- The No. 4 seed Salve Regina University men's lacrosse team dropped 10-8 after a late push to the No.5 seed United States Coast Guard Academy at Gaudet Field in the first round of the NEWMAC postseason tournament on Tuesday evening.
Christopher Bethoney established an early lead for the host before the Bears netted three consecutive goals to end the first quarter ahead 3-1. By the end of the first half Coast Guard extended their lead 7-2, building off the momentum they created early in the encounter.Â
The Seahawks found their stride late in the third and into the fourth quarter thanks to a hat trick from Casey Johnson, a pair of goals from Daniel Naglieri and a solo snipe from Charlie Townsend. With just under five minutes remaining Johnson brought the Seahawks within two of the Bears but Salve Regina was unable to capitalize on the final possessions of the contest.
INSIDE THE MATCHUP
Final:Â Coast Guard 10, Salve Regina 8
Records: Salve Regina (9-6,4-3 NEWMAC), Coast Guard (10-6, 4-3 NEWMAC)
NOTEWORTHY
- Salve goalie Griffin Caiozzo made 16 saves over the course of 60 minutes.
- The Seahawks picked up six 19 ground balls led by Luke Castillo, who grabbed six. Castillo also caused five turnovers.
- Johnson led the Seahawks in scoring with three goals and one assist.
- Both Naglieri and Bethoney recorded two goals apiece.Â
- FOGO Nate Strassberger was 10-15 on the night.
ON THE HORIZON
Salve concludes the 2026 season with a 9-6 overall record. Thery will take to the turf once again in the spring of 2027.
