Dudley, Mass.—Freshman midfielder
Juan Barrios (Pawtucket, R.I.) scored his first career goal in the 94
th minute to lift Rhode Island College past Nichols, 1-0, in overtime on Saturday afternoon.
THE BASICS
Rhode Island College 1, Nichols 0 OT
Rhode Island College (2-2)
Nichols (1-1)
HOW IT HAPPENED
• The game was even throughout, with RIC holding a slight advantage in shots in both the first (7-6) and second (11-9) halves.
• The game remained scoreless and required extra time. Both teams registered a shot in the extra session, but junior midfielder
Joseph Scolaro (Bristol, R.I.) set up Barrios for the "Golden Goal" just 3:36 into the first overtime.
• RIC senior goalkeeper
Charlie Tashjian (West Warwick, R.I.) made seven saves in the shutout victory (2-2)
• Nichols freshman goalkeeper
Franco Barreto Santana (Leominster, Mass.) had eight saves in the loss (1-1).
BY THE NUMBERS
• RIC led in shots (19-16), while the hosts held the advantage in corner kicks (6-2).
WHAT'S NEXT
In upcoming action, Rhode Island College will open Little East play at home vs. Western Connecticut on Saturday, Sept. 18 (1 p.m.).