Framingham, Mass.--Senior back
Alijah Nunes (Diego Martin, Trinidad and Tobago) scored the game-winning goal in the 85
th minute as Rhode Island College downed Framingham State, 2-1, on Friday evening.
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THE BASICS
Rhode Island College 2, Framingham State 1
Rhode Island College (4-3-3)
Framingham State (3-6-1)
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HOW IT HAPPENED
• The Rams jumped out to a 1-0 lead in the ninth minute and held the advantage until just before halftime.
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• Junior defender
Ace Flores (Providence, R.I.) evened the game in the 44
th minute with his first collegiate goal. Junior midfielderÂ
Joseph Kelly (North Providence, R.I.) notched the assist on the strike.
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• The Anchormen appeared like they were heading to their fourth tie of the season until Nunes' netted the decisive marker with 5:38 remaining. Freshman midfielder
Donovan Calle (Cumberland, R.I.) set up the game-winner.
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• Senior goalkeeper
Elhadji Ndoye (Cranston, R.I.) came on in the second half to earn the win with a four-save effort.
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WHAT'S NEXT
In upcoming action, Rhode Island College will resume Little East play at home vs. UMass Dartmouth on Wednesday, Oct. 7 (6 p.m.).
