Providence, R.I.--Sophomore forward Hannah Rezendes (Bristol, R.I.) scored the late game-winner as Rhode Island College defeated UMass Boston, 1-0, in Little East action played at Alumni Stadium on Saturday afternoon.
 
THE BASICS
Rhode Island College 1, UMass Boston 0
Rhode Island College (5-2, 2-0 LEC)
UMass Boston (4-2-1, 0-1 LEC)
 
HOW IT HAPPENED
• Freshman defender Aryanna Tirado (Pawtucket, R.I.) registered one of the two Anchorwomen chances in the 33rd minute, the Beacons kept the game deadlocked.
 
• UMB posted five shots on goal and the Anchorwomen put up just two shots on target in the first half as both teams battled to a scoreless, 0-0, tie through first 45 minutes.
 
• RIC controlled the pace of the second half and had more opportunities, racking up six total shots and keeping UMB on its back foot.
 
• The Anchorwomen eventually connected by stealing the ball from the visitors off a goal kick, which led to junior forward Amber Almeida (Sturbridge, Mass.) finding Rezendes open in the six-yard box for the game-sealing goal.
 
• Almeida (3-4-10) and Rezendes (4-2-10) have both been on tears this season, combining for 20 total points.
 
• Freshman goalkeeper Oceanna Orlandi (East Greenwich, R.I.) made seven saves to earn her third shutout and fourth win (4-2) on the season.
 
WHAT'S NEXT
In upcoming action, Rhode Island College will continue Little East action at Southern Maine on Saturday, Sept. 27 (1 p.m.).