Newport, R.I.--Junior midfielder Lily Nees (Rehoboth, Mass.) buried three goals and caused three turnovers as Rhode Island College fell vs. Salve Regina, 15-5,  at Gaudet Field on Wednesday evening.
 
THE BASICS
Salve Regina 15, Rhode Island College 5
Salve Regina (2-1)
Rhode Island College (0-2)
 
HOW IT HAPPENED
• Nees netted two goals in the opening 15 minutes, but it was not enough to stop the Seahawks offense as the hosts held the lead at the end, 3-2.
 
• Salve Regina then closed out the first half by shutting out the visitors, while also posting seven goals, to hold a 10-2 lead at the break.
 
• Sophomore midfielder Brie Macaruso (Ashaway, R.I.) shot home a pair of goals in the fourth quarter, but it was not enough to build a comeback.
 
•The hosts poured on four more goals in the third and added one more in the final frame.

• Junior goalkeeper Giana Franco (Salem, Conn.) made a career-high 16 saves in the defeat (0-1).
 
WHAT'S NEXT
In upcoming action, Rhode Island College will open Little East play at home vs. Keene State on Saturday, March 14 (1 p.m.).