NEWPORT, R.I. -- Freshman midfielder Kyle Crawford (Severna Park, Md.) converted a rebound for the game's only goal in the 81st minute as the Salve Regina University men's soccer team defeated Rhode Island College, 1-0, in the first meeting between the two programs since 2002.

Sophomore goaltender Adonis Santiago (Oakdale, Conn.) made eight saves overall, six in the second half, including a penalty kick by Luizandro Sanches (Pawtucket, R.I.) in the 77th minute.

INSIDE THE MATCHUP
Final: Salve Regina 1, Rhode Island College 0
Records: Salve Regina (3-2-4), Rhode Island College (1-3-5)
History: Tonight is the 15th meeting all-time between Salve Regina and Rhode Island College in men's soccer and first in 23 years. The Anchormen lead the series, 6-5-4, which had produced 14 contests in 17 years (1986 through 2002). This is the first meeting between the two programs at Toppa Field. Salve scored a season-high five goals in its last game on the home turf, 5-0 over Mass Maritime.

SUMMARY

• 82:01 | SRU | GOAL by Salve Regina Kyle Crawford (FIRST GOAL), goal number 1 for season.

NOTEWORTHY

• Tonight was the third straight shutout spun by the Seahawks.
• Adonis Santiago made eight saves for the shutout.
• The Anchormen had six corner kicks while the Seahawks had none.
• Sawyer Beyer, Ben Tomas, Kyle Crawford each had a single shot on goal for Salve Regina.

ON THE HORIZON
Salve Regina plays at Westfield State next Tuesday, October 7, at 4 p.m.