NEWPORT, R.I. - Salve Regina University women's soccer surrendered three second-half goals and visiting Rhode Island College finished with a 3-0 victory in the non-league matchup at Toppa Field in Newport, Rhode Island, on Wednesday afternoon.
INSIDE THE MATCHUP
Final: Rhode Island Col. 3, Salve Regina 0
Records: Salve Regina (0-3-0), Rhode Island Col. (3-0-0)
History: Seahawks had won nine of the previous dozen meetings, but today's victory by Rhode Island College put the Anchorwomen ahead in the all-time series after 29 games (14-13-2).
SUMMARY:
- 54:18 - After a scoreless first half, Tayshia Cary connected in front of the goal to put the visitors on top. | Rhode Island Col.1, Salve Regina 0
- 67:46 - In the 68th minute, Jenna Soden finished off an initial feed from Karen Johnson-Hufffman after a one-touch from Marissa Ruzzano. | Rhode Island Col. 2, Salve Regina 0
- 89:17 - The Anchorwomen did not sit back on a 2-0 lead and ended the scoring with Leah Sanders' free kick from 15 yards out on the right side and elevating over Reagan Moffatt. | Rhode Island Col. 2, Salve Regina 0
NOTEWORTHY:
- Reagan Moffatt played the full 90 minutes between the posts and made four saves.
- Tashia Cary, Karol Matamoros, and Hannah Daniewicz each had three shots; Cary put all of hers on goal.
- Both teams drew eight fouls apiece.
- Rhode Island College had the advantage in corner kicks, 5-4.
ON THE HORIZON:
The Seahawks host Bridgewater State University on Saturday, September 7, at 12 p.m. at Reynolds Field to finish a three-game home stand.
