Providence, R.I.—Sophomore midfielder
Sarah Pimentel (Cranston, R.I.) scored her second game-winning goal of the season as Rhode Island College downed Southern Maine, 1-0, at Alumni Stadium on Friday afternoon.
THE BASICS
Rhode Island College 1, Southern Maine 0
Rhode Island College (6-2, 2-1 LEC)
Southern Maine (4-4-1, 1-1 LEC)
HOW IT HAPPENED
• The two clubs battled to a scoreless first half, with the Anchorwomen's best scoring chance coming off a junior forward
Caitlyn Terceiro (Warren, R.I.) offering from 20-yards out that was denied in the 38
th minute.
• The game was a defensive battle throughout the contest, which looked to be heading for a scoreless draw until the 65
th minute.
• Sophomore back
Aryanna Tirado (Pawtucket, R.I.) found senior forward
Amber Almeida (Sturbridge, Mass.) up the left sideline. Almeida drove into the offensive zone and zipped a nifty pass through the defense to a streaking Pimentel, who buried her second marker of the season.
• The Huskies had a long range chance in the 88
th minute, but the attempt sailed over the net.
• RIC senior goalkeeper
Nicole Nunes (Smithfield, R.I.) did not have to make a save to secure her fourth shutout of the season.
• The Anchorwomen limited USM to just eight shots, all of which were not on target.
• The win stops a two-game losing skid for the hosts.
WHAT'S NEXT
In upcoming action, Rhode Island College will host Lesley on Monday, Sept. 28 (4 p.m.).
