Box Score NORTHAMPTON -
Kaleigh Quinn (Bristol, RI/St. Mary Academy) continued scored on a penalty kick in the 67th minute as Smith (3-10-3, 2-6-2) and Salve Regina (4-9-3, 2-5-2 NEWMAC) ended in a 1-1 tie on Saturday afternoon. Smith goalkeeper
Sky Smith (Carlisle, MA/Concord-Carlisle Regional) stopped a career-high 17 shots for the Bears, a new single-game program record, and moves up to seventh all-time in career saves.
First Half Highlights
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Sky Smith (Carlisle, MA/Concord-Carlisle Regional) made an early impact with consecutive saves against the Seahawks' attackers, totaling six saves in the half.
- Salve Regina took the lead in the 16th minute with a goal from Carah Leclair, assisted by Marissa Perachi.
- The Bears' offense responded with multiple attempts, including shots on goal from
Helena Prusak (Shaker Heights, OH/Wyoming Seminary) and
Jenna Marsh (Barnstable, MA/Cape Cod Academy), but Emelia DaPonte denied each.
- The Seahawks continued to press with multiple corner kicks and shots, but the Bears' defense held firm, keeping the score at 1-0 by halftime.
Second Half Highlights
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Mather Davidson's (Miami, FL/Ransom Everglades School) early shot for the Bears was saved by Salve Regina's goalkeeper Reagan Moffatt.
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Kaleigh Quinn (Bristol, RI/St. Mary Academy) converted a penalty kick for the Bears in the 67th minute, leveling the score at 1-1.
- The Bears' goalkeeper
Sky Smith (Carlisle, MA/Concord-Carlisle Regional) made crucial saves on headers by Jessica Galante to maintain the draw.
- Despite multiple corner kicks, the Bears were unable to break the deadlock late in the game.
Up Next
Smith welcomes WPI for its final home game of the year on Wednesday, October 29 at 3:00pm
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