Buzzards Bay, Mass.--Senior forward Tayla Salome (Lincoln, R.I.) scored what proved to be the game-winning goal in the first minute as Rhode Island College downed Mass. Maritime, 3-0, at Clean Harbors Stadium on Tuesday evening.
 
THE BASICS
Rhode Island College 3, Mass Maritime 0
Rhode Island College (5-3)
Mass Maritime (0-3-1)
 
HOW IT HAPPENED
• Salome's goal came 55 seconds into the game and the visitors never looked back.
 
• Junior forward Tayshia Cary (Wakefield, R.I.) and sophomore forward Amber Almeida (Sturbridge, Mass.) also scored in the win.
 
• Sophomore goalkeeper Nicole Nunes (Smithfield, R.I.) made two saves in 75 minutes of action to collect her second win (2-0) between the woodwork this season.
 
• RIC's defense was stellar, limiting the Bucs' offense to only three shots on goal.
 
• The win stopped a two-game losing skid for the Anchorwomen. It was the club's fourth shutout win of the season.
 
WHAT'S NEXT
In upcoming action, Rhode Island College will resume Little East play at VTSU Castleton on Saturday, Sept. 21 (4:30 p.m.).