Posted: Jan 16, 2025
Salem State Extends Win Streak in Win Over Owls
Salem St.
(9-4-0, 5-2-0)
3
Westfield St.
(7-7-0, 3-4-0)
1
| Final | 1 | 2 | 3 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Salem St. (9-4-0, 5-2-0) | 2 | 0 | 1 | 3 |
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Westfield St. (7-7-0, 3-4-0) | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
WESTFIELD, Mass. -- Will Nepveu stopped 21-of-22 shots to lead Salem State to a 3-1 Massachusetts State Collegiate Athletic Conference win over Westfield State on Thursday afternoon at Amelia Park Arena. Salem State won their sixth straight game and are now 9-4 overall and 5-2 in conference. The Owls go to 7-7 and 3-4 in the league.
How it Happened:
- Keagan O'Donoghue tipped in shot from the point by Davis Kinne for a 1-0 Salem State lead at 3:41 of the first.
- However, a Brett Williams backhander from the slot tied the game for Westfield State just over a minute later.
- Luke Day regained the lead for the Vikings, as he went top shelf to give Salem State a 2-1 advantage with 6:50 left in the opening period.
- A scoreless second period led to Jon Waselko icing the game with a late goal at 17:34 of the third as Salem State went on to win 3-1.
Inside the Numbers:
- Nepveu has won six in a row in goal, and did not allow a score after the first period.
- Aiden Winslow made 37 saves for Westfield State.
- Waselko tallied a goal and an assist for the Vikings.
- Both teams were scoreless on the power play, going 0-for-6.
Up Next:
Salem State heads home to take on Anna Maria this Saturday, January 18 @ 2:00 pm.