Providence, R.I.--Freshman goalkeeper
Oceanna Orlandi (East Greenwich, R.I.) made five saves as Rhode Island College suffered its first Little East setback of the season in a 2-0 loss vs. Keene State, 2-0, at Alumni Stadium on Saturday afternoon.
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THE BASICS
Keene State 2, Rhode Island College 0
Keene State (4-4-6, 1-0-4 LEC)
Rhode Island College (8-3, 3-1 LEC)
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HOW IT HAPPENED
• Orlandi was tested within the first two minutes of the game as she had to make a diving save as the visitors came out firing offensively.
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• The Owls won a corner kick and would score on a second-effort cross in the ninth minute to go ahead, 1-0.
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• Senior forward
Tayshia Cary (Wakefield, R.I.) had the Anchorwomen's only shot on target of the first half, which came in the 20th minute, but was denied by KSC.
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• The Owls extended their lead to a pair of goals in the 36th minute as the visitors capitalized on a counter attack off of a RIC free kick.
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• Sophomore forward
Hannah Rezendes (Bristol, R.I.) came up with a chance for the Anchorwomen in the 58
th minute, but her long range attempt was stopped.
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• The Owls held a 19-7 advantage in shots as RIC's six-game win streak came to an end.
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WHAT'S NEXT
In upcoming action, Rhode Island College will travel to Wesleyan on Tuesday, Oct. 14 (7:15 p.m.).