Worcester, Mass.--Sophomore midfielder Larry Garcia (Central Falls, R.I.) scored the Anchormen's lone goal as the Rhode Island College men's soccer team fell at Worcester State, 3-1, on Saturday afternoon.
 
THE BASICS
Worcester State 3, Rhode Island College 1
Worcester State (1-0-1)
Rhode Island College (0-2)
 
HOW IT HAPPENED
• After only attempting three shots in the entirety of their season opener on Thursday, the Anchormen struck quickly when Garcia put one home in the third minute of the contest. Sophomore midfielder Christion Restrepo (Central Falls, R.I.) was credited with the assist.
 
• The Lancers would take some time to respond, but WSU scored two goals in the span of one minute of game action to take a 2-1 advantage. Junior midfielder Manny Ramirez (Waltham, Mass.) scored off of a penalty kick in the 36^th minute and sophomore forward Jemal Mohamud (Worcester, Mass.) tallied 50 seconds later.
 
• Although RIC trailed at the half, the visitors held an 8-3 advantage in shots.
 
• In the 63^rd minute, Ramirez was able to find the back of the net for the second time, this time with help from freshman midfielder Taylor Gavaletz (Bilbao, Spain), to give the hosts an insurance goal.
 
• RIC junior goalkeeper Jake Reed (Cumberland, R.I.) made two saves and took the loss (0-2).
 
• Lancer sophomore goalkeeper Andy Ramirez (Waltham, Mass.) made seven saves to earn the win (1-0).
 
• RIC outshot WSU, 19-8. Each side received four yellow cards.
 
WHAT'S NEXT
In upcoming action, Rhode Island College will host Bridgewater State on Wednesday, Sept. 7 (7 p.m.).