Newport, R.I.--Freshman goalkeeper
Kelly Graziano (Johnston, R.I.) played 25 minutes of perfect relief as Rhode Island College fell at Salve Regina, 2-0, in women's soccer action played at Toppa field on Sunday evening.
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THE BASICS
Salve Regina 2, Rhode Island College 0
Salve Regina (1-1)
Rhode Island College (0-2)
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HOW IT HAPPENED
• The first goal was scored in the 35
th minute when Salve freshman forward
Hannah Daniweicz (Preston, Conn.) netted her first career goal.
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• The hosts held a 12-7 shot advantage and a 1-0 lead in the first half.
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• SRU sophomore midfielder
Emily Rio (East Brookfield, Mass.) netted the Seahawks' second goal in the 53
rd minute and kept the Anchorwomen off the scoreboard for the remainder of the contest.
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• RIC senior goalkeeper
Maya Benedict (Tempe, Ariz.) was saddled with the loss (0-2), making four saves in 65 minutes of play. Graziano finished the game and halted three shots of her own.
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• SRU freshman goalkeeper
Reagan Moffatt (Denville, N.J.) earned her first career win (1-0) with seven stops in a shutout effort.
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• The Seahawks outpaced the Anchorwomen in the shots, 23-9, and shots on goal, 9-7.
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WHAT'S NEXT
In upcoming action, Rhode Island College will host Dean on Wednesday, Sept. 7 (4 p.m.).