Venue & Game Details
Location: Toppa Field at Freebody Park – Newport, Rhode Island
Kickoff: 12:00 p.m. ET
Broadcast: Salve Regina Athletics Network (video), Corsair Sports Network (audio), live stats via both schools’ athletics sites
Capacity: ~3,000
Weather Forecast (Newport, RI – Kickoff)
Conditions: Partly to mostly cloudy
Temperature: ~78°F (26°C) at kickoff, cooling to ~61°F by late evening
Wind: SSW at 10–20 mph
Precipitation: ~20% chance of a stray shower or thunderstorm during the day; light rain possible late
Impact: Warm and breezy — wind could influence special teams and deep passing
Injury Report
UMass Dartmouth
No major preseason injuries reported; starting QB and RB rotations intact.
OL depth improved after 2024 late‑season attrition.
Salve Regina
No significant absences; returning multiple All‑NEWMAC selections on both sides of the ball.
WR corps and defensive secondary at full strength.
Team Records & 2024 Recap
UMass Dartmouth: 9‑2 overall, MASCAC champions, NCAA First Round (lost to Cortland). Averaged 38.5 PPG; defense allowed 19.7 PPG.
Salve Regina: 6‑4 overall, 5‑2 NEWMAC (3rd place). Won 4 of last 5 games; defense allowed just 17.9 PPG.
Recent Form (Last 5 Games – 2024 Season)
UMass Dartmouth
L @ Cortland 45‑21 (NCAA First Round)
W vs. Plymouth State 42‑14
W @ Bridgewater State 38‑21
W vs. Fitchburg State 56‑7
W @ Worcester State 49‑10
Salve Regina
W @ Merchant Marine 21‑17
W vs. Coast Guard 28‑14
W @ Springfield 17‑14
L vs. MIT 24‑21
W @ Catholic 31‑20
Key Player Matchups
UMass Dartmouth QB vs. Salve Regina Secondary
Corsairs’ passing game averaged over 230 yds/game; Salve’s DB unit is experienced and opportunistic.
RB1 UMass Dartmouth vs. Salve Front Seven
Power run game vs. a defense that allowed under 100 rush yds/game in 2024.
WR1 Salve Regina vs. UMass Dartmouth CB1
Salve’s top target stretches the field; UMD’s corners must avoid giving up explosive plays.
Salve QB vs. UMass Dartmouth Pass Rush
Seahawks’ QB efficiency will be tested by a front that averaged 3+ sacks/game.
Special Teams
Wind at Toppa Field could make kicking and punting a hidden factor.
Series History
All-Time: UMass Dartmouth leads 8‑7
Last Meeting: Oct. 6, 2012 — Salve Regina 57, UMass Dartmouth 21 in Dartmouth, MA
Current Streak: Salve Regina has won 4 straight (2009–2012)
First Meeting: 1998 — Salve Regina 17, UMass Dartmouth 10
Largest Margin: Salve Regina 57‑21 (2012)
Smallest Margin: Salve Regina 17‑10 (1998)
Betting Trends
UMass Dartmouth: 7‑3 ATS in last 10 games; OVER in 6 of last 8.
Salve Regina: 6‑4 ATS in last 10; UNDER in 5 of last 7 home games.
Head-to-Head: Salve has covered in last 4 meetings; OVER in 3 of those 4.
Game Odds
UMass Dartmouth Corsairs – 3.5
Salve Regina Seahawks 51
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odd Direct as of Friday, September 5, 2025
