Providence, R.I.—Junior attacker
Claire Greene (Storrs, Conn.) scored six goals, had eight draw controls and picked up a pair of ground balls as Rhode Island College fell, 20-16, vs. Suffolk at Alumni Stadium on Monday afternoon.
THE BASICS
Suffolk 20, Rhode Island College 16
Suffolk (4-4)
Rhode Island College (0-3)
HOW IT HAPPENED
• Senior midfielder
Maggie Schwab (Saunderstown, R.I.) notched a pair of goals in the first quarter, which put the Anchorwomen out in front after the first 15 minutes, 5-2.
• A three-goal second frame from Greene kept the hosts ahead, 10-7, heading into the halftime break.
• RIC posted three goals in the first two minutes of the third stanza, however, seven goals from the Rams knotted the contest at 14 apiece until the Anchorwomen scored with seven seconds left to make it, 15-14, going into the last period.
• Suffolk dominated the last quarter, holding the advantage in draw controls, 5-3, and outscoring the Anchorwomen, 6-1, to pull away with the win.
• Schwab registered pair of goals and seven draw controls.
• Sophomore goalkeeper
Giana Franco (Salem, Conn.) made nine saves and picked up a game-high six ground balls in the loss (0-2).
• Greene's six goals tied her career-high.
• The Anchorwomen's 16 goals were the most since RIC downed Mitchell, 18-5, on March 24, 2023.
WHAT'S NEXT
In upcoming action, Rhode Island College will open Little East play at UMass Dartmouth on Friday, March 28 (5 p.m.).