PROVIDENCE, R.I. – It was a defensive battle on Wednesday evening as Rhode Island College and UMass Dartmouth played to a 0-0 draw in Little East women's soccer action at Alumni Stadium. The Corsairs are now 2-6-4 on the season with an 0-3-2 conference record, while the Anchorwomen are now 7-4-2 and 3-2-1 in LEC action.
First half action saw the Anchorwomen come out firing as a Serena Forte shot was blocked, while Marissa Ruzzano's strike went just high of the net in the opening seven minutes. The Corsairs countered soon after as rookie defender
Lauren Widmer's header went wide left at 11:23.
UMass Dartmouth continued to press late into the frame as fifth-year midfielder
Mya Parker drilled a shot in on goal that was stopped by RIC goalie Chloe Angelone. The Anchorwomen had a pair of solid attempts as well as Olivia Williams and Tayla Salome each sent in shots over the final 10 minutes of play that were quickly stopped by Corsairs keeper,
Grace Conti.
Out of the intermission, the Anchorwomen made a frantic push in the opening of the second half, sending seven shots into the Corsairs zone, including a pair of saves for Conti. The home team had another chance at the 72:00 mark as Gabrielle McGowan pushed in toward goal, but her attempt went wide right.
The Corsairs responded as Parker sent a shot in that Angelone had to scoop up. Another shot, this time from Depina, kept Angelone busy, but the RIC keeper made the stop to keep the game scoreless. Each team had a final chance in the contest as Salome sent one in on Conti at 84:09, while UMassD countered with a shot save by rookie midfielder
Julia Marrazzo at 88:59 to end the contest.
Angelone made four saves in the draw for Rhode Island, while Conti posted six stops on the other end. The Anchorwomen owned a 16-7 shot differential, including 6-4 on goal, while also owning the advantage in corner kicks with a 5-1 margin.
The Corsairs return to action on Saturday, traveling to VTSU Castleton for a 4:30pm LEC match-up against the Spartans. Rhode Island College is also in action on Saturday, traveling to Amherst College for a 12pm non-conference tilt.
