MIDDLETOWN, R.I. (9/23/2026) - The Nichols College field hockey team narrowly fell to Salve Regina University, 2-1, in non-conference play on Wednesday afternoon at Gaudet Field.
With the loss, the Bison move to 3-5 (1-1 CNE) on the fall, while the Seahawks improve to 6-2 (0-1 NEWMAC).
After a scoreless opening quarter, the Bison broke through midway through the second. Sophomore Morgan Belyea put Nichols on the board at the 24:21 mark, scoring her first goal of the afternoon off a feed from Emma Bianculli. The goal gave the Bison a 1-0 advantage heading into halftime.
Salve Regina responded in the third quarter, tying the game at 1-1 when Catie Bell scored at 33:21. The Seahawks continued to apply pressure and took their first lead of the contest late in the third, as Sage Mauro converted a chance at 44:47 with an assist from Reese Interrante.
Nichols entered the fourth quarter trailing by one and continued to battle, but could not find the equalizer. The Bison recorded five shots in the contest, including three on goal, while Salve Regina generated 37 shots. Nichols goalkeeper Fallyn Belisle kept the Bison within striking distance throughout the contest, making 17 saves. Katherine Hearn also registered a defensive save for Nichols.
Field Hockey next heads to Gordon College (1-7, 0-2 CNE) this Saturday, September 26th for a conference showdown at the Brigham Athletic Complex, beginning at noon.
