Providence, R.I.--Junior forward Tayla Salome (Lincoln, R.I.) scored two goals in the 54^th and 66^th minutes, respectively, as the Rhode Island College women's soccer team defeated Plymouth State, 3-1, in a Little East contest on Saturday afternoon. 
 
THE BASICS 
Rhode Island College 3, Plymouth State 1 
Rhode Island College (6-1-1, 2-0 LEC) 
Plymouth State (1-4-2, 0-2 LEC) 
 
HOW IT HAPPENED 
• The match started off game with neither team providing much offense. Plymouth State graduate student midfielder McKayla Palhof (Loudon, N.H.) took two shots on goal in the first 25 minutes, but both were stopped by RIC junior goalkeeper Chloe Angelone (Bayville, N.Y.). 
 
• The Panthers struck first in the 43^rd minute when graduate student forward Kaliana Palhof (Loudon, N.H.) scored her second goal of the season to lift the Panthers into the lead just before halftime. 
 
• After 45 minutes, Plymouth State led in shots, 4-1. 
 
• The Anchorwomen were able to respond in the 54^th minute, as Salome scored her second of the year to knot the game at one apiece. The assist went to junior midfielder Marissa Ruzzano (Smithfield, R.I.). 
 
• RIC burst into the lead in the 66^th minute as Salome scored her second of the game and third of the year. Sophomore midfielder Tayshia Cary (Wakefield, R.I.) was credited with the assist.  
 
• The scoring did not stop for the Anchorwomen, as sophomore midfielder Olivia Williams (Riverside, R.I.) scored her second goal of the year in the 71^st minute to increase the visitor's lead to 3-1. 
 
• PSU freshman goalkeeper Drea Oswell (Stafford Springs, Conn.) tallied two saves in the losing effort (0-2-1). 
 
• Angelone recorded four saves in the win (6-0-1). 
 
WHAT'S NEXT 
In upcoming action, Rhode Island College will continue Little East play at Eastern Connecticut on Wednesday, Sept. 27 (7 p.m.).