Providence, R.I.--Sophomore midfielder Marissa Ruzzano (Smithfield, R.I.) scored off a penalty kick as the Rhode Island College women's soccer team was defeated by Western Connecticut, 7-1, in Little East action played at Alumni Field on Saturday afternoon.
 
THE BASICS
Western Connecticut 7, Rhode Island College 1
Western Connecticut (3-4, 1-0 LEC)
Rhode Island College (0-4-1, 0-1 LEC)
 
HOW IT HAPPENED
• Western Connecticut scored in bunches during the first half, netting four goals in a five minute stretch. Junior midfielder Hannah Daly (Newtown, Conn.) opened the scoring in the 20^th minute.
 
• Sophomore midfielder Kyla Norton (East Hampton, Conn.) struck for the Wolves' next two goals, the first in the 20^th minute and the second in the 24^th minute. The fourth and final goal of the first half came off of the boot of senior midfielder Myah Croze (Bristol, Conn.) in the 25^th minute.
 
• Western Connecticut dominated in shots, 21-2, over the first 45 minutes.
 
• It didn't take long for the Wolves to get back on the scoreboard in the second frame as Norton completed the hat-trick in the 56^th minute.
 
• The Anchorwomen were able to stop the bleeding after Ruzzano was tackled in the box in the 64^th minute, which resulted in a penalty kick that she was able to convert.
 
• WCSU added two goals for good measure, the first from sophomore forward Suzana Imetovski (Seymour, Conn.) in the 68^th minute and by sophomore midfielder Madison McCormick (Levittown, N.Y.) in the 84^th minute.
 
• Senior goalkeeper Maya Benedict (Tempe, Ariz.) suffered the loss (0-4) and made eight saves. Freshman netminder Kelly Graziano (Johnston, R.I.) played the final 45 minutes and stopped two Wolf offerings.
 
• WCSU senior goalkeeper Kristen Roessler (Danbury, Conn.) made two saves in 57 minutes to earn the win (3-4). Freshman Gia Giorgianni (Easton, Conn.) stopped one shot in relief.
 
WHAT'S NEXT
In upcoming action, Rhode Island College will play at Mass. Maritime on Wednesday, Sept. 21 (7 p.m.).