Rhody Starters:
Tracewell, Nardella, Ari Stanton, Alex Stanton, Bailes, N. Brennan, Lieberman, Ross, DiFonso, Gylfadottir, Nickles (GK)

Albany Starters:  
Balf, Fitzpatrick, Schneider, Rugar, Vega, Belak, Courtney, Miller, Kopp, Paltsios, Brennan (GK)

How It Happened:
Both teams played an even first 20 minutes, before Albany tallied the first score of the game off a corner kick.  Caitlyn Paltsios served a ball into the box, left-to-right, that was corralled by Vivian Vega at the 21:05 mark.  The Great Danes took a 1-0 lead into the break.
In the second half, Rhode Island's offensive attack was on display.  The Rams attempted 10 shots with five on-goal, constantly challenging Albany goalkeeper Alana Brennan.  With 2:10 remaining, Emily Wakeford put a shot on-goal for the Rams' last, best chance to tie the score.

Scoring Summary:
21:06 - ALB - Vivian Vega (Paltsios)

Inside the Box Score:

• Ari Stanton attempted a team-high five shots (two on-goal).  Taylor Ross took three shots, with two on-goal.
• Katie Nickles stopped five shots in 90:00 of play.  It was her seventh game with at least five saves.  UA keeper Alana Brennan stopped all six shots she faced.
• The Rams outshot the Great Danes, 15-8 - including 10-3 in the final 45:00 of play.
• Albany was whistled for 13 fouls and a yellow card (Morgan Loder, 79:00).  Rhody was called for 11 fouls.
• The Great Danes attempted three corner kicks, while Rhody registered two corner attempts on the night.  Both teams were whistled for an offsides call.

Up Next:
The Rams open up Atlantic 10 play a week from tonight - Thursday, Oct. 1 - when Rhody travels to Fordham.  Game time is set for 7 p.m.