Gorham, Maine--Freshman back Grace Aukerman (Ashford, Conn.) recorded three saves in her collegiate goalkeeper debut as Rhode Island College lost at undefeated Southern Maine, 3-0, in Little East women's soccer action on Saturday afternoon.
 
THE BASICS
Southern Maine 3, Rhode Island College 0
Southern Maine (11-0-2, 4-0 LEC)
Rhode Island College (7-4-1, 3-2 LEC)
 
HOW IT HAPPENED
• The Anchorwomen tried to start fast on their opponent in the first 10 minutes, taking three shots from the likes of sophomore midfielder Tayshia Cary (Wakefield, R.I.), sophomore back Karen Johnson-Hoffman (Groton, Conn.) and junior midfielder Marissa Ruzzano (Smithfield, R.I.). However, RIC was unable to net a goal and would go without a shot for the remainder of the half.
 
• The Huskies struck first in the 26^th minute when senior forward Eliza Roy (Camden, Maine) scored her sixth goal of the season to put Southern Maine on the board.
 
• Southern Maine would only further the assault, but the score would remain 1-0 going into halftime.
 
• Husky senior forward Catriona Gould (Freeport, Maine), who picked up an assist on the Roy marker, would score two goals of her own just one minute apart in the 55^th and 56^th minutes, respectively. Both goals were assisted by senior midfielder Ashley Sabatino (Scarborough, Maine).
 
• Aukerman tallied three saves in the loss (0-1).
 
• USM senior goalkeeper Breanna Atwood (Franklin, Mass.) faced only one shot on net during the match, which she saved, to secure the win (11-0-2).
 
WHAT'S NEXT
In upcoming action, Rhode Island College will continue Little East play at home vs. UMass Dartmouth on Wednesday, Oct. 11 (5 p.m.).