Providence, R.I.--Junior forward Gabrielle McGowan (Warwick, R.I.) scored her first goal of the season as the Rhode Island College women's soccer team lost, 2-1, vs. Salve Regina at Alumni Stadium on Wednesday night.
 
THE BASICS
Salve Regina 2, Rhode Island College 1
Salve Regina (1-0-2)
Rhode Island College (1-1-1)
 
HOW IT HAPPENED
• The Anchorwomen faced early pressure from the Seahawks, as the visitors notched four shots in the first 12 minutes.
 
• After that, both offenses went cold. Salve Regina held the lead in shots, 8-4, at halftime.
 
• Seahawks sophomore forward Hannah Daniewicz (Preston, Conn.) was awarded a penalty kick after being fouled in the box in the 52^nd minute and converted the attempt for her second marker in 2023 and give the visitor's the lead.
 
• In the 82^nd minute, RIC sophomore back Jayde Fernandes (Pawtucket, R.I.) took a free kick from just outside the 18-yard box. Sophomore midfielder Kim Boisvert (Smithfield, R.I.) was able to get a touch on the ball and put it on a tee for McGowan to knot the game at one apiece.
 
• The Seahawks appeared destined for their third straight tie until the 89^th minute when forward Marissa Perachi (Washington Depot, Conn.) made a pass that sprung freshman forward Olivia Tacconi (Waldwick, N.J.) into open space. Tacconi muscled her way between a pair of RIC defenders and her shot found its way into the lower right part of the net to score the game-winning goal.
 
• Freshman goalkeeper Nicole Nunes (Smithfield, R.I.) made seven saves in her first collegiate start.
 
• Salve Regina sophomore goalkeeper Reagan Moffat (Denville, N.J.) made four saves in the win (1-0-2).
 
WHAT'S NEXT
In upcoming action, Rhode Island College will play at Brandeis on Saturday, Sept. 9 (5 p.m.).