Providence, R.I.—Junior attacker Nicolle Rosales (New Bedford, Mass.) scored twice, while freshman goalkeeper Giana Franco (Salem, Conn.) stopped nine shots, as Rhode Island College fell, 13-3, vs. Salem State at Alumni Stadium on Saturday afternoon.
 
THE BASICS
Salem State 13, Rhode Island College 3
Salem State (1-5)
Rhode Island College (1-4)
 
HOW IT HAPPENED
• Sophomore midfielder Claire Greene (Storrs, Conn.), who was playing her first game since rejoining the club following the end of women's basketball, set up Rosales just 29 seconds into the game.
 
• SSU sophomore midfielder Aislinn Bennet (Milford, Mass.) tied the game up, 1-1, 29 seconds later and the game remained deadlocked until Rosales scored with 3:33 left in the first quarter.
 
• The visitors rattled off the next 12 goals and RIC would be held off the scoreboard until the final 2:24 of the contest when junior midfielder Hannah Marley (Tiverton, R.I.) capped the game's offensive output with an unassisted strike.
 
• Salem State freshman goalkeeper Nora Bradley (Haddon Township, N.J.) made 11 saves in the win (1-5).
 
• Bennett had four goals, one assist, seven ground balls, five draw controls and four caused turnovers.
 
• RIC freshman attacker Sophie DeFlitch (Hummelstown, Pa.) racked up seven ground balls and five caused turnovers. Greene won five draws.
 
WHAT'S NEXT
In upcoming action, Rhode Island College will play at Lasell on Tuesday, March 19 (5 p.m.).