Rhode Island (6-10, 3-6 A-10)
Starters: Iler, Baldwin, Basuel, Timpanaro, Shield, Au, Gill, Hermans, Jackson, Dellecave, Cumins, Phelps (GK)
Substitutes: Dunn, Carpenter, Licare, McHugh, Howlett, Pauline, Wymes
Saint Joseph's (10-7, 6-3 A-10)
Starters: Ziff, Yoder, Capozzoli, McCloskey, Stanislawczyk, Williams, Nieczpiel, Webb, Fowler, Miller, McGurk, Moli (GK)
Substitutes: Bittinger, Sanelli, Kaptrosky, Maillet, Talbot, Cote, Rine, Thaler,
How it Happened
A five-goal run in the fourth quarter was the difference as Saint Joseph's defeated Rhode Island 14-9 Saturday afternoon in the season finale for the Rams.
After Rhode Island tied the match 9-9 in the opening minute of the fourth quarter, the Hawks scored the final five goals. Saint Joseph's reclaimed the lead as Riley Bittinger's third goal of the day was assisted by Devon Maillet.
A Kate Kaptrosky goal padded the lead with 9:19 to go, and 22 seconds later, Alexa Capozzoli scored to put Saint Joseph's ahead, 12-9. Olivia McCloskey's third goal iced the game for the Hawks, and she added her fourth goal for good measure a couple minutes later.
Inside the Box Score
- Before the game, Rhode Island honored its senior class. Emma Hughes, Marissa Hermans, Kyndall Jackson, Caitlin Dellecave, Zoe Lockwood, Casey Phelps, Makayla Au and Madison Iler were all recognized in the pregame ceremony.
- For the second time in as many seasons, Rhode Island finished seventh in the Atlantic 10 standings, one spot out of the postseason.
- Kate Cumins led Rhode Island with four goals, which came on just six shots.
- Caitlin Dellecave and Calli Dunn each scored twice.
- Ashlyn Carpenter added one goal for the offense.
- Caralie Basuel had all four of Rhode Island's assists.
- Though the match was tied six times, Rhode Island never held a lead.
