Providence, R.I.—Junior shortstop Izaiah Rivera (Pawtucket, R.I.) went 2-for-4 with a run scored as Rhode Island College saw its eight-game win streak come to an end in an 11-3 setback vs. Western New England at Pontarelli Field on Thursday afternoon.
 
THE BASICS
Western New England 11, Rhode Island College 3
Western New England (18-7-2)
Rhode Island College (20-11)
 
HOW IT HAPPENED
• The Golden Bears took a 3-0 lead in the top of the first inning.
 
• The visitors scored six runs over the fifth, sixth and seventh stanzas to build a 9-1 advantage.
 
• WNE scored two in the ninth, before the hosts put two across in their last at-bat.
 
• RIC junior third baseman Cal Parrillo (Greenville, R.I.) went 2-for-4, while classmate center fielder Cameron Santerre (Bristol, R.I.) went 1-for-3 with two runs scored and a stolen base.
 
• Sophomore Harrison Mansfield (Uxbridge, Mass.) took the loss (0-3).
 
• Both clubs received votes in the latest New England Intercollegiate Baseball Association (NEIBA) New England Div. III poll.
 
WHAT'S NEXT
In upcoming action, Rhode Island College will resume Little East play at home vs. Eastern Connecticut on Saturday, April 22 (noon).