Providence, R.I.--Sophomore midfielder
Kyle Neuendorf (Attleboro, Mass.) netted his first collegiate goal as Rhode Island College shut out Thomas, 2-0, at Alumni Stadium on Wednesday afternoon.
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THE BASICS
Rhode Island College 2, Thomas 0
Rhode Island College (2-6-5)
Thomas (9-7)
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HOW IT HAPPENED
• Coming in hungry for a win, the Anchormen kept the Terriers on their toes in the first half as the hosts recorded 11 total shots, four of which were on target.
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• RIC then came out of halftime firing as freshman midfielder
Julian Orellana (Providence, R.I.) took three of four Anchormen shots within the first five minutes of the second half.
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• Orellana notched his fourth helper of the season, finding Neuendorf who shot from well outside the 18-yard box to score what proved to be the game-winner in the 54th minute.
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• The Anchormen continued to test the Terriers on defense as sophomore midfielder
Michael Strain (West Warwick, R.I.) scored his first goal of the season off a beautiful cross from senior defender
Ahrian Vasquez (Pawtucket, R.I.) during the 73rd minute.
• Junior goalkeeper
Elhadji Ndoye (Cranston, R.I.) came away with the clean sheet victory (1-4-2) for his second shutout of the year.
• It was the club's first win since Sept. 10.
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WHAT'S NEXT
In upcoming action, Rhode Island College will resume Little East play at home vs. Western Connecticut on Saturday, Oct. 18 (1 p.m.).