Providence, R.I.--Freshman forward Luizandro Sanches (Pawtucket, R.I.) scored two goals as Rhode Island College fell, 3-2, vs. Western Connecticut at Alumni Stadium on Saturday afternoon.
 
THE BASICS
Western Connecticut 3, Rhode Island College 2
Western Connecticut (10-5-3, 6-0 LEC)
Rhode Island College (2-6-5, 0-3-2 LEC)
 
HOW IT HAPPENED
• Freshman midfielder Julian Orellana (Providence, R.I.) had the game's first shot as he squared one up just outside the 18-yard box, but his attempt went wide during the third minute.
 
• The Wolves netted the first goal in the 51st minute, but the Anchormen came back in the 67th minute as Sanches received the ball in the six-yard box from senior defender Daniel Grzybacz (Cumberland, R.I.) to equalize the contest.
 
• Just over a minute later, Sanches doubled his goal tally at two with a one-time shot off a deflection to give the hosts a, 2-1, lead. It marked the first time WestConn had trailed in a conference matchup this season.
 
• Within the final five minutes of the match, the visitors put away the Anchormen with a pair of goals, one stemming from a throw-in and the other coming off a counter attack, to keep the hosts winless in league play.

• Freshman goalkeeper Shane Merklein (Mullica Hill, N.J.) faced 21 shots and made six saves in the loss (1-3-3).
 
WHAT'S NEXT
In upcoming action, Rhode Island College will continue Little East play at UMass Dartmouth on Wednesday, Oct. 22 (6 p.m.).