BRISTOL, R.I. — The Roger Williams University field hockey team earned a hard-fought 2-1 victory over Salve Regina University Wednesday afternoon at Bayside Field. With the win, the Hawks improve to 9-5 overall and 2-1 in Conference of New England (CNE) play.
Loveland Opens the Scoring
After a scoreless first quarter, the Hawks broke through in the second when sophomore Brodie Loveland (West Milford, N.J.) scored at 19:04 to give Roger Williams a 1-0 lead. First-year midfielder Reese Jefferson (Dighton, Mass.) assisted on the goal, helping the Hawks carry their advantage into halftime.
Monahan Extends the Hawks' Lead
Roger Williams doubled its advantage in the third quarter when senior midfielder Maddy Monahan (Bristol, N.H.) scored at 39:31 off an assist from senior defender Anna Kruggel (Scituate, Mass.). Salve Regina responded at 44:10 with a goal from Deirdre McKiernan, cutting the Hawks' lead to 2-1 heading into the fourth quarter.
Raspante Anchors the Defense
Junior goalkeeper Meili Raspante (Cotuit, Mass.) played all 60 minutes in goal, making three saves to help the Hawks preserve the narrow victory. Roger Williams controlled the offensive tempo, finishing with a 24-6 advantage in shots and earning 13 penalty corners compared to two for the Seahawks. The Hawks held Salve Regina scoreless in the fourth quarter to secure the conference win.
WHAT'S NEXT?
The Hawks return to Bayside Field on Saturday, Oct. 17, at 1 p.m. to host Endicott College in a Conference of New England matchup. Roger Williams will celebrate Senior Day, honoring its senior student-athletes before the contest as part of Homecoming and Family Weekend.
