Danbury, Conn.--Sophomore forward Anthony Recinos (Providence, R.I.) converted a penalty kick opportunity as the Rhode Island College men's soccer team lost at Western Connecticut, 2-1, in Little East action played at the WAC on Saturday afternoon.
 
THE BASICS
Western Connecticut 2, Rhode Island College 1
Western Connecticut (7-0, 1-0 LEC)
Rhode Island College (1-4, 0-1 LEC)
 
HOW IT HAPPENED
• WCSU freshman back Filipe Dutra (Naugatuck, Conn.) was the first to score for either side, connecting from 26 yards out on a free kick in the 17^th minute.
 
• The Wolves held an 8-1 shot advantage and a 1-0 lead after 45 minutes of play.
 
• Dutra connected on his second goal of the day in the 76^th minute, with junior forward Daniel Villalba (Fairfield, Conn.) picking up the assist.
 
• With time running down, Recinos lined up for a penalty kick and beat WCSU freshman goalkeeper Zachary Benson (Milford, Conn.) in the 88^th minute. It was Recinos' second penalty kick goal of the season.
 
• Benson needed just one save to earn the win (5-0) and stay unbeaten on the year.
 
• RIC sophomore goalkeeper Wesley Perrotto (Pembroke, R.I.) made four saves, which included two crucial stops in the 31^st minute, in the loss (1-2).
 
WHAT'S NEXT
In upcoming action, Rhode Island College will continue Little East action at home vs. Castleton on Saturday, Sept. 24 (1 p.m.).