Providence, R.I—Junior forward Alexandra Amore (Saunderstown, R.I.) scored the game-winning goal eight minutes into overtime to lift the Rhode Island College women's soccer team past Fitchburg State, 2-1, on Tuesday afternoon.
 
THE BASICS
Rhode Island College 2, Fitchburg State 1
Rhode Island College (3-12)
Fitchburg State (1-12-1)
 
HOW IT HAPPENED
• The score was, 0-0, going into the half, with RIC applying the pressure early. The visitors outshot Fitchburg State, 18-3, making FSU junior goalkeeper Allison Gough (Wolcott, Conn.) save 10 shots before the first 45 minutes were completed.
 
• Freshman midfielder Jayde Fernandes (Pawtucket, R.I.) scored her third of the year in the 60^th minute to break the scoreless tie.
 
• With just over five minutes remaining, graduate midfielder Shannon McCarthy (Chicoppee, Mass.) netted her fifth marker of the season in the 85^th minute to tie the contest, 1-1. Freshman forward Kendra Peretzman (Randolph, Mass.) had the assist on the play.
 
• The Anchorwomen outshot FSU, 4-1, in overtime, with Amore knocking in the "Golden Goal" 8:01 into the first extra session.
 
 
BY THE NUMBERS
• Junior goalkeeper Maya Benedict (Tempe, Ariz.) played the second half and overtime to earn her first victory of the season (1-0). She stopped seven in the win.
 
• Freshman goalkeeper Reagan Kerecz (Tolland, Conn.) made three saves in a scoreless 45 minutes of action.
 
• Gough stopped an impressive 14 shots in the setback (1-8-1).
 
• RIC led in both shots (30-15) and corner kicks (5-2).
 
 WHAT'S NEXT
In upcoming action, Rhode Island College will host Lesley on Saturday, Oct. 23 (1 p.m.).