Willimantic, Conn.--Sophomore midfielder
Brie Macaruso (Ashaway, R.I.) posted a pair of goals, four draw controls and caused three turnovers as Rhode Island College lost, 19-4, vs. Eastern Connecticut at RIck McCarthy Field on Wednesday evening.
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THE BASICS
Eastern Connecticut State 19, Rhode Island College 4
Eastern Connecticut (4-5, 2-1 LEC)
Rhode Island College (1-8, 0-4 LEC)
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HOW IT HAPPENED
• The Warriors were off to a clean start in the first stanza as they netted two goals and did not allow a shot by the Anchorwomen to lead, 2-0, heading into the second.
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• RIC only managed to get off a pair of shots in the second period as Eastern dominated and led, 10-1 at the halftime.
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• Sophomore attacker
Kaylee Vieira (East Providence, R.I.) scored RIC's second goal of the game, but not before the Warriors poured in four more in the third.
• Sophomore goalkeeper
Abaigeal Estano (Goffstown, N.H.) suffered the loss in net (0-4) as she made a season-high 14 saves.
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• Junior midfielder
Lily Nees (Rehoboth, Mass.) registered one goal, four ground balls and four draw controls.
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WHAT'S NEXT
In upcoming action, Rhode Island College will continue Little East play at Plymouth State on Saturday, April 11 (noon).