Rhody Starters:
Spenser, Cloutier, Welsh, Hernandez, Haught, Ribbens, Uttley, Lindroos, Gargaro, Casey, Sykes

Charlotte Starters:
Davis, Weldon, Bradnock-Brenna, Allen, Mayhew, Darby, Smith, Gibson, Gentile, Perez, Caughran

Scoring Summary:
42:02 - CHA - Kyle Parker (Isaac Caughran)
43:40 - CHA - Jennings Rex (Kyle Parker)
47:16 - CHA - Anthony Perez (Giuseppe Gentile)
49:38 - CHA - Tyler Gibson (Penalty Kick)
62:37 - URI - Matt Sykes (Penalty Kick)
65:40 - CHA - Giuseppe Gentile (Kyle Parker)
78:01 - CHA - Jennings Rex (Tyler Gibson) 

How It Happened:

After 42 scoreless minutes, Charlotte netted a pair of goals less than two minutes apart to enter halftime with a 2-0 lead over the Rams. The 49ers returned from the break and quickly tacked on two more to lead 4-0 less than ten minutes into the second frame.

Matt Sykes made good on a penalty kick to put Rhode Island on the board at the 62:37 mark, but Charlotte countered with two more goals for the 6-1 victory.

Inside the Box Score:

• With the loss, Rhode Island drops to 2-9-3 (1-3-1 Atlantic 10). The 18th-ranked 49ers, meanwhile, improve to 10-2-3 overall and 4-1-1 in the A-10.
• URI became just the second A-10 team to score on Charlotte this season. Until Sykes' second-half tally, the Niners had logged 463:32 consecutive minutes without conceding a goal - a span which included four straight shutouts against Richmond, Fordham, La Salle and Massachusetts.
• Charlotte held a 24-9 advantage in total shots and a 15-4 edge in shots on goal. 
• The 49ers also out-cornered the Rams, 5-2.
• Rhody committed 12 fouls to Charlotte's 10. 
• Thomas Spenser recorded seven saves and allowed four goals over 55:02. He was replaced by Adam Blanchard, who turned away two shots and allowed a pair of of goals over the final 34:58. Klay Davis made three saves for the Niners before being replaced by Austin Pack, played the last 27:35 and allowed the Rams' to score on a PK.
• Giuseppe Gentile led Charlotte with a game-high 10 shots (five on goal) while Sykes had a team-high five attempts (three on goal) for the Rams. 

Additional Notes:

• Rhode Island is now 2-3-3 all time against Charlotte.
• The game marked the Rams' fourth outing against a ranked team this season. Prior to facing #18 Charlotte, Rhody had taken on #24 Brown, #35 Northwestern and #34 Boston College - all on the road.
• Sykes' goal was his fourth of the season and seventh for his career. He now has 21 career points (7G/7A).
• Rhody is a perfect 2-for-2 in penalty kicks this season - both of which have been taken by Sykes.

Up Next:
The Rams return to action this coming weekend when they host Duquesne on Friday and St. Bonaventure on Sunday. Prior to the start of Sunday's game, the Rams will hold a brief ceremony to honor their senior class.