Posted: Nov 10, 2022
Neary double-double leads Seahawks on opening night
Salem St.
(0-2,0-0 MASCAC)
58
Salve Regina
(1-0,0-0 CCC)
69
| Final | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Salem St. (0-2,0-0 MASCAC) | 13 | 12 | 17 | 16 | 58 |
|
Salve Regina (1-0,0-0 CCC) | 16 | 17 | 15 | 21 | 69 |
NEWPORT, R.I. - Junior forward Briana Neary posted 18 points and 12 rebounds to lead the Salve Regina University women's basketball team to a 69-58 victory over visiting Salem State University in non-conference action Thursday evening.
INSIDE THE MATCHUP
Final: Salve Regina 69, Salem State 58
Records: Salve Regina (1-0), Salem State (0-2)
#ICYMI @salvewbb won their home opener! �� pic.twitter.com/kBVhKwIY7i
— Salve Regina Sports (@SalveAthletics) November 14, 2022
NOTEWORTHY:
- Morgan Shuey had a game-high six assists while doing 7-8 from the free throw line and totaling 13 points.
- Salve Regina outscored Salem State 14-2 off the bench, led by Sofia Neary who logged eight points with five rebounds, two steals, two blocks, and an assist.
- The Vikings led 6-4 in the first but never led again the rest of the game.
- Salve Regina maintained a lead throughout the game and posted a game-high 21 points in the fourth quarter to close out the win.
ON THE HORIZON:
Salve Regina travels to face Johnson & Wales (RI) in another non-conference matchup on Saturday, November 12.
