Providence, R.I.--Sophomore goalkeeper Nicole Nunes (Smithfield, R.I.) tallied a new career-high with 16 saves as Rhode Island College lost, 5-0, vs. No. 7 Wesleyan at Alumni Stadium on Tuesday evening.
 
THE BASICS
No. 7 Wesleyan 5, Rhode Island College 0
Wesleyan (11-0-2)
Rhode Island College (6-8-2)
 
HOW IT HAPPENED
• In the 30^th minute, Nunes made a pair of incredible saves by diving to her right to make one, and then covering the other side of the net to save the rebound, which kept the game scoreless for the time being.
 
• However, the Cardinals broke through off a header goal from freshman Meredith Feiner (Chappaqua, N.Y.) in the 38^th minute.
 
• Near the end of the first half, junior defender Karen Johnson-Hoffman (Groton, Conn.) made a goal-line stop with the net vacant to keep the game a two-goal, 2-0, deficit for the hosts.
 
• Sophomore midfielder Madison Mello's (Tiverton, R.I.) shot in the 81^st minute was the only Anchorwoman shot in the loss.
 
• Nunes suffered her first loss of the season (2-1).
 
• The Cardinals notched their 10^th shutout win of the season.
 
• The Anchorwomen's offense has run cold over the past four games as the club has not scored over the past 309:00 of action.
 
WHAT'S NEXT
In upcoming action, Rhode Island College will continue Little East play at Keene State on Saturday, Oct. 26 (1 p.m.).