Gorham, Maine—Sophomore forward
Kody Poplaski (Bradford, R.I.) scored the game-winning goal in the 83
rd minute as Rhode Island College defeated Southern Maine in Little East men's soccer action played at Hannaford Field on Saturday afternoon.
THE BASICS
Rhode Island College 2, Southern Maine 1
Rhode Island College (3-3-2, 2-0-1 LEC)
Southern Maine (2-4-3, 0-1-1 LEC)
HOW IT HAPPENED
• The Anchormen took advantage of a USM miscue in the 32
nd minute as the Huskies notched an own-goal to put the visitors up, 1-0.
• RIC looked to add to its advantage as shots by sophomore midfielders
Julian Orellana (Providence, R.I.) and
Randy Vang (Cranston, R.I.) hit the post and crossbar in the 47
th and 51
st minute, respectively.
• Despite the Anchormen pressure, the hosts evened the game in the 59
th minute.
• Vang and freshman midfielder
Donovan Calle (Cumberland, R.I.) set up Poplaski in the 83
rd minute for the game-winner.
• Senior
Elhadji Ndoye (Cranston, R.I.) did not have to make a save to earn his third win (3-2-1).
WHAT'S NEXT
In upcoming action, Rhode Island College will host Salve Regina on Wednesday, Sept. 30 (6 p.m.).
