Rhode Island College

Providence, R.I.--Sophomore forward Moise Augustin (Providence, R.I.) scored his third goal of the season as No. 3 Rhode Island College fell vs. No. 2 UMass Boston, 3-1, in the Little East Championship semifinal played at James Cotter Field on Wednesday afternoon.
 
THE BASICS
No. 2 UMass Boston 3, No. 3 Rhode Island College 1
UMass Boston (9-5-1)
Rhode Island College (7-6-6)
 
HOW IT HAPPENED
• The Beacons made quick work of the Anchormen as the hosts scored a goal on their first shot to lead, 1-0, within the first 10 minutes of the match.
 
• UMB recorded two more shots over the next three minutes and then increased the lead to two, 2-0, with another strike in the 12th minute.
 
• The Anchormen mounted a counterattack in the 40th minute as freshman midfielder Marco Hoxholli (Somerville, Mass.) crossed a ball into the 18-yard box for Augustin to drive home a header to pull the visitors within one at halftime.
 
• UMass Boston capitalized on a RIC passing error in the 53rd minute as a foul in the box led to a Beacon penalty attempt, which was converted to give the Beacons a 3-1 advantage.
 
• Senior goalkeeper Elhadji Ndoye (Cranston, R.I.) saved a pair of shots in his final game (6-4-3).