Roger Williams University earned a 5–2 home victory over Emmanuel College on April 2, 2025, behind timely hitting and strong performances on the mound. The Hawks improved to 11–8 on the season, while Emmanuel dropped to 2–17. Roger Williams struck early and maintained control thanks to a balanced offensive attack and a strong bullpen performance.
Leading the way offensively was third baseman Christina Denovelli, who went a perfect 3-for-3 with an RBI and a run scored. Denovelli opened the scoring for RWU in the first inning with a two-out RBI single that tied the game at 1-1. Outfielder
Vianna Chamberlin delivered the biggest swing of the afternoon with a two-run homer to straightaway center in the second inning, giving the Hawks a 3–1 lead they would never surrender. In the third,
Lucy Maurao added to the tally with a solo home run to left field, and J. Wells drove in an unearned run with a sacrifice fly, capping a two-run inning that extended the lead to 5–2.
On the mound, starter
Skye Merrow went three innings, giving up two runs (one earned) on three hits with four strikeouts.
Sophia Bruno came on in relief and earned her first win of the season with three scoreless innings, allowing just one hit and two walks.
Raegen Germano closed out the game with a dominant seventh, striking out two of the three batters faced to record her first save. The pitching staff combined to hold Emmanuel to just four hits, all singles, and did not allow a run after the third inning.
Roger Williams capitalized on Emmanuel's mistakes, scoring two unearned runs, and played clean defense throughout with zero errors. The Hawks' ability to manufacture runs early and protect the lead with efficient pitching was the difference in a game that was otherwise short on offensive output. Emmanuel's best opportunity came in the third when they scored on a passed ball, but RWU's bullpen silenced their bats the rest of the way.
With the win, Roger Williams pushes above .500 and looks to carry momentum into a tough upcoming stretch. They'll next face Salve Regina on April 4, followed by conference matchups against Western New England (April 6) and Endicott (April 9).
