Castleton, Vt.--Junior forward Luis Blanco (Pawtucket, R.I.) scored twice as Rhode Island College notched its fourth straight win and shutout as the Anchormen bested Castleton, 4-0, in Little East men's soccer action on Saturday afternoon.
 
THE BASICS
Rhode Island College 4, Castleton 0
Rhode Island College (5-2, 2-0 LEC)
Castleton (2-6, 0-2 LEC)
 
HOW IT HAPPENED
• Senior forward Jonathan Oliveira (Providence, R.I.) got the scoring started after he converted a penalty kick in the 36th minute. It was his team-leading fifth goal of the year.
 
• Blanco registered his first multi-goal game at the collegiate level, getting on the board in the 38^th minute on a pass by senior midfielder Sa-Leem Kamarah (Providence, R.I.).
 
• RIC dominated the first half in shots (14-2).
 
• Blanco notched his second marker 16 minutes into the second half with his third of the year. Sophomore forward Samuel Talavera (Providence, R.I.) picked up the assist.
 
• Junior forward Joseph Scolaro (Bristol, R.I.) capped the day's offense with his first goal of the year in the 81^st minute. Freshman midfielder Juan Barrios (Pawtucket, R.I.) was credited with the assist.
 
BY THE NUMBERS
• Senior goalkeeper Charlie Tashjian (West Warwick, R.I.) made two saves to earn the win (5-2). He has not let up a goal in his last 356 minutes.
 
• Castleton junior goalkeeper Andres Soto Burgos (The Bronx, N.Y.) made six saves on the afternoon (2-6). Sophomore Jonathan Maul (Westwood, N.J.) finished the last 18 minutes of the match.
 
• RIC held a decisive advantage in shots (26-6) and corner kicks (7-1).
 
WHAT'S NEXT
In upcoming action, Rhode Island College will continue Little East play at UMass Dartmouth on Wednesday, Sept. 29 (7 p.m.).