Rhode Island Starters Elworthy Wakeford, Ari Stanton, Ross, Lieberman, DiFonso, Alex Stanton, Gylfadottir, Cabral, Nardella, Nickles (GK)

George Washington Starters Elson, DiClemente, Abbate, Cowley, Barreda, Proska, Stroller, Frese, Brown, Ridley, Conway (GK)

How It Happened

The two teams held each other scoreless for the first 78 minutes of action. In the 79th minute George Washington's Nicole Belfonti dribbled down the left sideline to 6 yd box and shot top shelf beating Rhode Island goalkeeper Katie Nickles. Less than nine minutes later the Rams tied it up on goal scored by Ari Stanton who took a head flick from teammate Emily Wakeford and was able to beat GW goalie Emily Conway.

The game would remain tied one-goal apiece for the rest of regulation and for the first overtime period. Six minutes into the second overtime frame the Colonials Mackenzie Cowley scored the golden goal on a header from inside the box.

Scoring Summary

79:25 - GW - Nicole Belfonti

87:51 - URI - Ari Stanton (Nardella, Wakeford)

106:21 - GW - Mackenzie Cowley

Inside the Box Score

• The Rams held the advantage in shots 11-6. Both teams registered six shots on goal.
• Katie Nickles made four saves in 106 minutes of action. Her counterpart made five.
• George Washington attempted five corner kicks. Rhody attempted three.
• GW was whistled for eight fouls. Rhode Island was called for five, including a yellow card in the 100th minute of play.
• Ari Stanton led the Rams with five shots, followed by Madison Waldron who had two. She now has seven goals on the season. 

Up Next

Rhode Island wraps up its season on Sunday when they welcome the Davidson Wildcats to the URI Soccer Complex. Game time is set for 1 p.m. Sunday is also senior day for the Rams, there will be a brief on field ceremony prior to the game starting at 12:45.