Providence, R.I.--Junior goalkeeper Jake Reed (Cumberland, R.I.) made three saves as the Rhode Island College men's soccer team was defeated by UMass Boston, 1-0, in Little East action played at Alumni Field on Saturday afternoon.
 
THE BASICS
UMass Boston 1, Rhode Island College 0
UMass Boston (7-3-2, 4-0 LEC)
Rhode Island College (2-5-3, 1-2-2 LEC)
 
HOW IT HAPPENED
• The first half came and went with still no score on the board. Both teams were even in shots and shots on goal through 45 minutes.
 
• In the 58^th minute, UMB freshman midfielder Ryan Lima (Lynn, Mass.) received a beautiful pass from sophomore midfielder Annilson DePina (Dorchester, Mass.) through the midfield and powered a shot by Reed for what proved to be a game-winner.
 
• The defense really shined for the Beacons on the day, which broke up multiple RIC offensive possessions in the box.
 
• UMB senior goalkeeper Qasim El-Ashkar (Salem, Mass.) made the play of the game in the 79^th minute. RIC had a deep throw-in that was sent into the box. While El-Ashkar went to react to the ball, senior forward Jonathan Oliveira (Providence, R.I.) deflected the ball into the middle of the box. Freshman forward Lucas Duquette (Wakefield, R.I.) had his point blank shot stopped by a sprawling El-Ashkar to keep the Beacons', 1-0 lead, intact.
 
• Reed had three saves in the loss (0-3-1).
 
• El-Ashkar picks up his seventh win (7-3-2) with a six-save shutout effort.
 
WHAT'S NEXT
In upcoming action, Rhode Island College will continue Little East action at Eastern Connecticut on Wednesday, Oct. 12 (4 p.m.).