Rhode Island (1-4-2)
Starters: Hutchins (GK), Santaniello, Cajilig, Chazan, Fleming, Allen, O'Connell, O'Leary, Garniss, Dapprich, Rosenthal
Subs: Hopewell, Sallent, Hagerty, Yee, Fitzgerald, Ross, Ellis, Cavino, Penny

Holy Cross (0-4-3)
Starters: Dubin (GK), Waters, Baldwin, Zern, Ciatto, McCabe, Riley, Quinn, Balmer, Bubonovich, Adams
Subs: Carew, Pettet, Lytle, McIlvenna, Blaka


How it Happened
Despite a heavy advantage in shots, Rhode Island was unable to find the back of the net as it played Holy Cross to a scoreless draw Thursday night.

The Rams managed five shots on goal, but Holy Cross keeper Olivia Dubin turned all five attempts away. Rhody applied heavy pressure in the second half in particular, starting with a shot by Alyssa Fleming just three minutes into the period. Tierra Garniss and Erin Hopewell both had shots on goal in a two-minute span in the 56th and 58th minute.

The best scoring chance of the night came in the 77th minute when Holy Cross was awarded a penalty kick. Katie Quinn fired a shot to the upper right corner, but Rhody keeper Faith Hutchins made the diving save, preserving the tie for her squad.

Quinn had two more shots a minute later, but both were turned away by the Rhody defense, which was strong all night.

Inside the Box Score

• The match was the second scoreless tie for Rhode Island this season, as the Rams also played Northeastern to a 0-0 score.
• It also was the second scoreless tie for Holy Cross, who have played three draws this year.
• Rhode Island had a 10-5 advantage in total shots, and the Ram defense was strong, limiting the visiting Crusaders to just one shot on net. The single shot on the frame for Holy Cross came on the penalty kick.
• URI has allowed just two second-half goals through seven matches this season.
• Holy Cross had a slight edge in corner kicks, 9-7. 

Up Next
The Rams are back at home Sunday, Sept. 11 when they host Quinnipiac at URI Soccer Complex Thursday. The match is set for 1 p.m.