Rhode Island College

Providence, R.I.--Senior goalkeeper Elhadji Ndoye (Cranston, R.I.) made seven saves as the Rhode Island College men's soccer team opened the 2026 season with a 4-0 setback vs. Roger Williams at Alumni Stadium on Tuesday evening.
 
THE BASICS
Roger Williams 4, Rhode Island College 0
Roger Williams (1-0)
Rhode Island College (0-1)
 
HOW IT HAPPENED
• It took the Hawks less than 30 seconds to break open the scoring and go up, 1-0, to swing the momentum in their favor.
 
• RIC was not able to muster a shot in the first half as Ndoye did all he could to keep the Hawks at bay, but the visitors were too much as the score settled in at, 3-0, going into the break.
 
• The Hawks would make it, 4-0, in the 55th minute.
 
• The Anchormen started to find a rhythm in the Hawks' offensive zone late in the contest as sophomore midfielder Randy Vang (Cranston, R.I.) missed a free kick chance towards goal by a foot in the 65^th minute.
 
• Senior midfielder Alijah Nunes (Diego Martin, Trinidad and Tobago) had two great chances, in the 76^th and 88^th minutes, respectively, but both bids were thwarted by the RWU keeper.
 
WHAT'S NEXT
In upcoming action, Rhode Island College will play at Emmanuel on Friday, Sept. 4 (7 p.m.).