Weston, Mass.--Freshman forward Tayshia Cary (Wakefield, R.I.) scored her first career collegiate goal as the Rhode Island College women's soccer team battled Regis to a 1-1 draw on Wednesday night.
 
THE BASICS
Rhode Island College 1, Regis 1
Rhode Island College (0-3-1)
Regis (2-2-1)
 
HOW IT HAPPENED
• With the first half drawing to a close, the Pride struck gold in the 42^nd minute when junior defender Sam Perkins (Whitman, Mass.) scored on a pass from senior midfielder Hailey Lovell (Wakefield, Mass.).
 
• The hosts led, 1-0, at halftime and outshot the Anchorwomen, 12-3.
 
• RIC got the ball rolling early in the second half, answering Regis' goal with one of its own. Cary buried her first career goal into the back of the net with help from sophomore forward Riley Specht (Lincoln, R.I.).
 
• Regis had some opportunities late to register the go-ahead marker, but came up short and the game ended in a 1-1 draw.
 
• The Pride ended the game with a heavy shot advantage, 25-8.
 
• RIC once again had its goalkeepers split time, with senior Maya Benedict (Tempe, Ariz.) getting the start and stopping five shots. Freshman Kelly Graziano (Johnston, R.I.) came on in the second half and made three saves in 45 minutes to earn the tie (0-0-1).
 
• Regis freshman goalkeeper Cassidy Van Cott (Santa Monica, Calif.) made five saves in the draw (0-0-1).
 
WHAT'S NEXT
In upcoming action, Rhode Island College will open Little East play at home vs. Western Connecticut on Saturday, Sept. 17 (1 p.m.).