Danbury, Conn.--Sophomore midfielder
Julian Orellana (Providence, R.I.) scored his team-leading fourth goal of the season as Rhode Island College took a point from WestConn in a 2-2 tie at The Westside Athletic Complex on Saturday afternoon.
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THE BASICS
Rhode Island College 2, Western Connecticut 2
Rhode Island College (5-4-5, 3-1-2 LEC)
Western Connecticut State (11-3-4, 6-0-1 LEC)
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HOW IT HAPPENED
• The Anchormen dominated the conference-leading Wolves in the first half as the visitors tallied nine shots to the host's three offerings, but neither team could connect on goal as the game was scoreless at the half.
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• Orellana scored in the 49
th minute, but the Wolves were quick to respond with a tying goal in the 51st minute as WestConn regained the momentum.
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• Sophomore forward
Moise Augustin (Providence, R.I.) notched his second goal of the season on a pass from freshman midfielder
Donovan Calle (Cumberland, R.I.) in the 56th minute.
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• However, the hosts fought back and tied the game back up in the 64th minute on a penalty kick.
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• Senior goalkeeper
Elhadji Ndoye (Cranston, R.I.) recorded three saves in the tie (3-1-2 LEC).
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• Calle registered his team-leading fifth assist with his helper today.
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• The Anchormen are unbeaten (1-0-2) in their last three games.
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WHAT'S NEXT
In upcoming action, Rhode Island College will play at Bridgewater State on Wednesday, Oct. 21 (7 p.m.).