Providence, R.I.--Freshman midfielder Julian Orellana (Providence, R.I.) scored and notched an assist as Rhode Island College came from behind to secure a 2-2 draw vs. Emmanuel in the 2025 season opener played at Alumni Stadium on Friday evening.
 
THE BASICS
Rhode Island College 2, Emmanuel 2
Rhode Island College (0-0-1)
Emmanuel College (0-0-1)
 
HOW IT HAPPENED
• RIC immediately produced a scoring chance as freshman forward Moise Augustin (Providence, R.I.) chipped a shot over the bar from point blank within the first 45 seconds.
 
• However, it was the visitors who struck first as the Saints found the back of the net seven minutes into the game.
 
• After confusion from the RIC defense in the 18-yard box, the ball fell to the Saints who made the hosts pay as they increased their lead to a pair of goals in the 20^th minute.
 
• RIC outshot Emmanuel, 10-4, in the first half, but came up empty on the scoreboard going into the second frame.
 
• Just under 10 minutes into the half, Orellana broke in from the right side and found junior midfielder Ian Mackin (Richmond, R.I.) who secured his first goal as an Anchorman.
 
• After getting his first collegiate point from an assist on the Mackin tally, Orellana knotted the game up with a brilliant individual effort at the 67^th minute mark.
 
• RIC allowed just one shot in the second half and put up ten of its own to finish with a 20-5 advantage.
 
• Freshman goalkeeper Shane Merklein (Mullica Hill, N.J.) earned the tie (0-0-1).
 
WHAT'S NEXT
In upcoming action, Rhode Island College will play at Roger Williams on Tuesday, Sept. 2 (6 p.m.).