Newport, R.I.--Freshman forward Luizandro Sanches (Pawtucket, R.I.) accounted for four of RIC's scoring chances, but came up empty, as Rhode Island College narrowly fell, 1-0, vs. Salve Regina played at Toppa Field on Wednesday evening.
 
THE BASICS
Salve Regina 1, Rhode Island College 0
Salve Regina (3-2-4)
Rhode Island College (1-3-5)
 
HOW IT HAPPENED
• The hosts faced just a pair of shots on goal from the Anchormen in the first half, but the Seahawks denied both attempts.
 
• Junior defender Alijah Nunes (Diego Martin, Trinidad and Tobago) and Sanches had back-to-back chances in the 51st minute, but both shots were again turned away as Salve Regina's defense stood strong.
 
• Sanches then had a penalty kick chance on a foul in the box during the 77th minute, but it was denied by SRU goalkeeper Adonis Santiago (Oakdale, Conn.).
 
• Just about five minutes later, the Seahawks took matters into their own hands and scored the only mark of the game.
 
• Junior goalkeeper Elhadji Ndoye (Cranston, R.I.) made two saves in the loss (0-3-2).
 
• The Anchormen are winless in their last six contests.
 
WHAT'S NEXT
In upcoming action, Rhode Island College will host Connecticut College on Saturday, Oct. 4 (3 p.m.).