Worcester, Mass.--Junior midfielder Lily Nees (Rehoboth, Mass.) notched a hat-trick for the second straight game, picked up six ground balls and won five draw controls as Rhode Island College fell vs. Clark 13-4, at Granger Athletic Complex on Tuesday evening.
 
THE BASICS
Clark 13, Rhode Island College 4
Clark (2-3)
Rhode Island College (0-4)
 
HOW IT HAPPENED
• The Anchorwomen defense held strong against 12 first period shots from the Cougars with only one of those finding the back of the net.
 
• Nees equalized the game four minutes into the second stanza and sophomore midfielder Brie Macaruso (Ashaway, R.I.) slotted a goal home, but the hosts scored six in the frame to go ahead, 7-2, at the break.
 
• Despite causing 10 turnovers in the third quarter, the Anchorwomen still struggled finding offensive momentum.
 
• Four goals from Clark in the final 15 minutes gave the Cougars all they needed to secure their second win.
 
• Macaruso finished with a goal and an assist to go along with two ground balls and four caused turnovers.

• Sophomore goalkeeper Abaigeal Estano (Goffstown, N.H.) made four saves in the loss (0-2). Junior goalkeeper Giana Franco (Salem, Conn.) played the second half and made 10 saves.
 
WHAT'S NEXT
In upcoming action, Rhode Island College will play at Anna Maria on Wednesday, March 25 (5 p.m.).