Worcester, Mass.—Junior back Alijah Nunes (Diego Martin, Trinidad and Tobago) scored his first career goal, while freshman forward Luizandro Sanches (Pawtucket, R.I.) recorded his first collegiate points with two goals of his own, as Rhode Island College shut out Clark, 3-0, for the team's first win of the season at the Granger Athletic Complex on Wednesday evening.
 
THE BASICS
Rhode Island College 3, Clark 0
Rhode Island College (1-0-2)
Clark (2-1)
 
HOW IT HAPPENED
• Sanches quickly found a scoring chance with a shot on target in the seventh minute, however, Clark's defense stood strong early and denied the opportunity.
 
• The Cougars committed a costly penalty in the 40^th minutes as the Anchormen would rely on Sanches to put it through the back of the net for his first collegiate goal.
 
• RIC's experienced defense allowed just a pair of shots from Clark's attack as the first half closed with the visitors ahead, 1-0.
 
• Clark would then fall into the same trap and conceded another penalty, this time in the 63rd minute, as Nunes notched his first career marker.
 
• Sanches would cap off his scoring debut with another tally, which came in the 86th minute, as RIC capitalized with a counter attack off a Clark corner kick.

• Freshman goalkeeper Shane Merklein (Mullica Hill, N.J.) made a pair of saves and recorded his first collegiate shutout win (1-0-1).
 
WHAT'S NEXT
In upcoming action, Rhode Island College will open Little East play at home vs. Plymouth State on Saturday, Sept. 13 (1 p.m.).