Seahawks Blank Vikings 4-0

Middletown, R.I. – Salem State embarked on their first road trip of the season as the Vikings took on Salve Regina at Howard Rink on Friday evening in the first game of a two-game series. Gina Richard scored a pair of goals as the Seahawks shutout the Vikings, 4-0 to earn their second win of the season (2-1). Salem State goes to 1-1 on the year.

How it Happened:

• Richard accounted for the only scoring of the first period, putting Salve Regina on top, 1-0 at 18:30 of the first with an unassisted goal.
• The Seahawks extended the lead to 2-0, 2:21 into the second period as Riley Esposito converted a power play goal.  
• Richard potted her second goal of the game at 12:02 of the second, making the score 3-0 in favor of Salve Regina.
• Emily Wroblewski made it 4-0, 6:37 into the third to extend the Seahawks' lead to four goals.

Inside the Numbers:

• Sydney Baxter made 12 saves to pickup the win for Salve Regina
• Delaney Cox stopped 24 shots in the loss. 
• The Seahawks outshot the Vikings 28-12.

Up Next:

Salem State and Salve Regina meet again tomorrow, Saturday, November 9 at 2:00 pm for the second game of their two-game series.