Providence, R.I.--Freshman midfielder Jason Liang (Lincoln, R.I.) scored two goals, including the game-winner, as Rhode Island College defeated Eastern Connecticut, 3-1, in the 2025 regular season finale at Alumni Stadium on Wednesday afternoon.
 
THE BASICS
Rhode Island College 3, Eastern Connecticut 1
Rhode Island College (4-7-6, 2-3-3 LEC)
Eastern Connecticut (8-7-1, 4-3-1 LEC)
 
HOW IT HAPPENED
• The Anchormen scored five minutes into the game as junior midfielder Ian Mackin (Richmond, R.I.) tucked an 18-yard shot in the lower left corner on passes after a long clear by junior goalkeeper Elhadji Ndoye (Cranston, R.I.) and a pass by freshman forward Luizandro Sanches (Pawtucket, R.I.).
 
• Eastern was able to equalize not too long after in the 17th minute, bringing the score to level at one goal apiece.
 
• The hosts were able to net the go-ahead marker 10 minutes before the first half would end as Liang capitalized for his first career goal off another assist from Sanches.
 
• It seemed the Anchormen had all the momentum in the second half as they recorded four shots on target within the opening 11 minutes of the frame.
 
• Liang would score his second collegiate goal and give the hosts and important insurance tally in the 67th minute as junior midfielder Donovan Battle (Hudson, Mass.) headed him a pass off another long Ndoye clear.
 
• Ndoye made six saves to secure the win (2-4-3).
 
• RIC closed out the season with two straight conference wins.
 
WHAT'S NEXT
In upcoming action, No. 6-seeded Rhode Island College will play at No. 3-seeded Southern Maine in first round action of the 2025 Little East Men's Soccer Championship on Saturday, Nov. 1.