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MIDDLETOWN, R.I. -- Abigail Tepper redirected home a shot off the stick of Marissa Gagnon with eight minutes gone in the 2nd half, and Salve Regina University held on to defeat the University of New England, 1-0, in Commonwealth Coast Conference (CCC) field hockey action Saturday afternoon (Sep. 26) at Gaudet Field.

Winners of five in the last six, the Seahawks (6-2) improve to 2-1 in league outings. The Nor'easters (6-3) take their first CCC setback, dipping to 3-1.

After a scoreless 1st half, in which SRU held a 15-12 advantage in shots and 7-3 in penalty corners, Tepper provided the difference in the moments following the only corner of the closing period for either side. The Seahawks had a 7-6 edge in shots during the final 35 minutes.

Jessie Severino made six stops between the pipes for Salve, while Holly Smith posted seven saves on the other end for UNE.

The Nor'easters visit Colby College on Monday (7 p.m.) for a non-conference match.