Rhody Starters
Fox (GK), Matthews, Ronnie, Davids, Cain, Randell, Jesman Sunde, Dickson, Ferguson, Daley, Lamb

Connecticut Starters
Levene (GK), Thiam, Coly, Ackroyd, Nerwinski, Awuah, Samb, Olafsen, Jonsson, Sanchez, Brems

How It Happened
Rhode Island was blanked for the third time this season as Connecticut got the lone goal of the game in the 21st minute Saturday night. Fredrik Jonsson scored off an assist from Jake Nerwinski to provide the winning margin for the Huskies. 

Scoring Summary
20:30 – UCONN - Jonsson (Nerwinski)

Inside the Box Score

• With the loss, Rhode Island falls to 4-3-0 while Connecticut improved to 3-0-3 on the season.
• For Connecticut, it was the fourth shutout in seven games. The Huskies have given up one or no goals in six of their seven games.
• Rhode Island keeper Chad Fox made his first start in net and had five saves.
• Each of Rhody's losses this year have come in 1-0 contests.
• UConn had a 5-0 edge in corner kicks and a 12-5 advantage in total shots.

Up Next

The Rams return home to host St. Francis Brooklyn Wednesday night at the URI Soccer Complex.