NEWPORT, R.I. – A pair of early first half goals gave women's soccer all the momentum they would need as they got back in the win column with a decisive 3-0 non-conference win at Salve Regina University Wednesday afternoon at Reynolds Field.
THE BASICS
UMass Boston 3, Salve Regina University 0
UMass Boston (2-7-2)
Salve Regina University (4-7-1)
HOW IT HAPPENED
In the most consistent offensive performance by the Beacons this season, UMass Boston unloaded a barrage of shots for all 90 minutes.
Ailaina Keely got the Beacons on the scoreboard in just the second minute of the match, with
Kaylee Haynes assisting on the crucial go-ahead goal. Ten minutes later
Callia Eaton gave the Beacons some much appreciated breathing room with her first goal of the campaign.
Even with the two-goal advantage the Beacons continued to pepper the Seahawks defensive third, and could have made the game a blowout before the halftime break.
McKenna Hallinan sealed the win with less than seven minutes to play in regulation with
Caileigh Sullivan picking-up the assist on the play.
Julia Cote and
Isabella O'Connell each took a half in Wednesday's win and managed five saves a-piece.
Georgia Drake made all 10 stops for Salve Regina in the losing effort.
BY THE NUMBERS
- All-time the Beacons are now 6-0 against Salve Regina
- Wednesday's win was their first shutout against SRU since 2019
- The Beacons outshot SRU 28-17, 13-10 in shots on goal
- UMass Boston held a 6-2 advantage in corner kicks
WHO'S NEXT
The Beacons will host Rhode Island College on Saturday at 1 p.m.
