Castleton, Vt.--Senior defender Steven Schmidt (Saunderstown, R.I.) netted his first career goal as No. 5-seeded Rhode Island College defeated No. 4-seeded Castleton in the first round of the Little East Men's Soccer Championship, 4-1, on Tuesday afternoon.
 
THE BASICS
No. 5 Rhode Island College 4, No. 4 Castleton 1
Rhode Island College (4-7-4)
Castleton (7-10-2)
 
HOW IT HAPPENED
• RIC got on the board in the 11^th minute as Schmidt was able to capitalize off a corner kick from sophomore midfielder Jesus Guarcas (Providence, R.I.).
 
• The Spartans answered in the 18^th minute when freshman forward Gonzalaiz Arakaza (Burlington, Vt.) struck the equalizer with his fifth goal of the year.
 
• RIC took the lead right back a few moments later in the 20^th minute. Guarcas headed in a pass from senior midfielder Brandon Ramos (Boston, Mass.) for what proved to be the game-winning goal.
 
• In the 71^st minute, sophomore midfielder Christion Restrepo (Central Falls, R.I.) scored off of a pass by senior forward Jonathan Oliveira (Providence, R.I.). Three minutes later, freshman forward Tariq Adio (Providence, R.I.) scored the fourth and final goal of the day for the visitors. He was assisted by Restrepo.
 
• Junior goalkeeper Jake Reed (Cumberland, R.I.) made two saves in the win (2-5-2).
 
• Castleton senior goalkeeper Andres Soto-Burgos (The Bronx, N.Y.) stopped seven shots in the loss (5-8-2).
 
• The four goals ties the Anchormen's best offensive output of the season (4-2 vs. UMass Dartmouth; Sept. 28).
 
WHAT'S NEXT
In upcoming action, No. 5-seeded Rhode Island College will travel to No. 1-seeded Western Connecticut for the semifinals on Thursday, Nov. 3.