Springfield College

Springfield, Mass. - September 19, 2026 - The Springfield College field hockey team rallied from a two-goal deficit to defeat Salve Regina, 3-2, in double overtime on Saturday evening at Stagg Field.
 
The Pride improve to 4-2 overall record and open up New England Women's and Men's Athletic Conference (NEWMAC) play at 1-0, while the Seahawks fall to 4-2 overall and 0-1 in conference play.
 
Rachel Simkewicz (Westminster, Mass.) scored twice, including the game-winning goal in overtime, while Sarah Goldstein (Cheshire, Conn.) also found the back of the cage.
 
Salve Regina struck first just over three minutes into the game and doubled their advantage six minutes into the second quarter to make it a 2-0 Seahawks lead.
 
The Pride answered before halftime, as Goldstein scored off an assist from Emma Spagnolo (Atlantic Highlands, N.J.) with just under four minutes remaining to cut the deficit to 2-1.
 
After a scoreless third quarter, Springfield continued to pressure the Seahawks in the fourth. Simkewicz eventually found the back of the cage in the final five minutes of regulation to even the score at 2-2 and force overtime.
 
Neither team was able to score during the first 10-minute overtime period, but with just 3:24 remaining in the second period, Simkewicz scored her second goal of the game to complete the comeback and give the Pride the 3-2 victory.
 
Springfield controlled the offensive action, outshooting Salve Regina, 22-6, while also holding a 11-5 advantage in penalty corners. Sam Orcutt (Forestdale, Mass.) made two saves in the win for the Pride.
 
Springfield will travel to Western New England on Wednesday, September 23 at 4:00 pm.
 
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