Salve Regina University

NEWPORT, R.I. (September 16, 2026) -- In their first home game of 2026, Salve Regina University women's soccer got a game-tying goal from senior captain Allie Gallagher (Staten Island, N.Y.) in the 85th minute to finish with a 1-1 score in non-league action with Roger Williams University at Reynolds Field in Newport, Rhode Island, on Wednesday afternoon.

The Hawks (2-0-4, 1-0 CNE) had shutout their first five opponents in two wins and three scoreless draws before surrendering their first tally of 2026. Chloe Watson (Bethlehem, Pa.) scored in the closing seconds of the first half following consecutive saves on attempts by Beth Yucius (Duxbury, Mass.) and Mya D'Antonio (Marshfield, Mass.), Watson found the net at 44:42 to give the Hawks a 1-0 lead.

Roger Williams held a 22-8 advantage in shots and an 8-4 edge in corner kicks. D'Antonio led the Hawks with five shots, while Yucius added four, including three on goal. Watson finished with two shots on target and her second goal of the season.

Salve Regina's back line of Gallagher, Ellie Snoke (Nashua, N.H.), Eilish McGowan (Wrentham, Mass.), and Maddie Hudson (Nahant, Mass.) played the entire 90 minutes with Gallagher leading the Seahawks in shots (3).

Ava Boenig (Norwich, Conn.) recorded three saves for Roger Williams, with Lizzy Thompson (Holland, Mass.) adding one. Sarah Fogarty (Scituate, Mass.) also contributed a defensive save. Salve Regina's Sabrina Lawless (Milford, Conn.) made 11 saves in relief of Emelia DaPonte (Marshfield, Mass.), who stopped three shots.

The Hawks generated sustained pressure throughout the opening half, recording 16 shots. Fogarty helped keep the match scoreless early, clearing a Paige Jessuck (Waterford, Conn.) header in the eighth minute.

The potential sixth shutout held until the 85th minute, when Gallagher scored off an assist from Jessuck at 84:10 to pull the Seahawks even.

Roger Williams created two late opportunities to regain the lead. Isabella Vena (Haverhill, Mass.) had a shot saved in the 88th minute, and Fogarty sent a header wide following a corner kick.

Salve Regina (1-1-3, 0-0 NEWMAC) opens its conference slate on Saturday, September 19, at noon with Mount Holyoke College visiting Reynolds Field and the game streams on FloCollege.