Saint Joseph's Blanks Salve Regina, 5-0

NEWPORT, RI - Sophomore forward Kayla Nowell (Bridgton, ME) tallied two goals and two assists to lead Saint Joseph's College (7-3, 2-1 NAC) to a 5-0 win over Salve Regina (3-8) on Saturday afternoon. With the offensive effort, Nowell broke the single-season marks for goals (13), assists (11) and points (37). All three records were previously held by Jen Marsh (12-9-31 in 2000).

Freshman goalkeeper Taylor Allison (Pawtucket, RI) made three saves in goal to record the shutout for the Monks, who improved to 7-3 with the win. Junior goalkeeper Devin Eppley (Darien, CT) made 11 saves for the Seahawks, who fell to 3-8.

Freshman midfielder Amanda Sebastiao (Uxbridge, MA) opened the scoring at 4:03 when she converted a pass from Nowell for her fourth goal of the season to give St. Joseph's a 1-0 lead. Nowell's 12th tally of the season and first of the afternoon off a feed from junior defender Jillian Kimball (Albany Township, ME) at 32:34 capped the first-half scoring and gave the Monks a 2-0 lead.

Senior forward Kelly Emerson (Vassalboro, ME) netted her fifth goal of the season just 34 seconds into the second half to push the lead to 3-0, and goals by Nowell at 39:41 and freshman forward Sarah Bartell (Exeter, NH) at 62:45 closed the scoring.

The Monks outshot the Seahawks 17-7and held a 6-2 edge in penalty corners.

St. Joe's will travel to Bangor, ME on Monday to play Husson University in a 6:00 PM North Atlantic Conference contest. The Seahawks return to action on Monday when they host New England College Monday afternoon at 4:00 PM.

Field Hockey Game Summary (Final)
2008 Saint Joseph's College Field Hockey
St. Joseph's (Me.) vs Salve Regina (Oct 11, 2008 at Newport, R.I.)

St. Joseph's (Me.) (7-3) vs. Salve Regina (3-8)
Date: Oct 11, 2008 Attendance:
Weather:

Goals by period 1 2 Tot
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St. Joseph's (Me.).. 2 3 - 5
Salve Regina........ 0 0 - 0

SCORING SUMMARY:
1. 4:03 SJMFH Amanda Sebastiao (Kayla Nowell)
2. 32:34 SJMFH Kayla Nowell (Jillian Kimball)
3. 35:34 SJMFH Kelly Emerson (Kayla Nowell)
4. 39:41 SJMFH Kayla Nowell (unassisted)
5. 62:45 SJMFH Sarah Bartell (unassisted)

Shots: St. Joseph's (Me.) 17, Salve Regina 7
Saves: St. Joseph's (Me.) 3 (Taylor Allison 3), Salve Regina 11 (Devin Eppley 11)