THE BASICS 
Score: Emerson 3, Rhode Island College 2
Records: Emerson Lions (4-1-2, NEWMAC 0-1) Rhode Island College (4-2-1)
Location: Providence, R.I. (Alumni Stadium)
Date: September 19, 2023

The Lead: The Emerson Men's Soccer team scored three unanswered goals in the final 15 minutes of play to secure a 3-2 road win at Alumni Stadium in Providence R.I.

First Half
The match started with both teams displaying solid defense and midfield play. The first half remained goalless, with Emerson's goalkeeper, Wylie Jelinek, making several crucial saves to deny Rhode Island College's attacking efforts. The teams went into the halftime break with a sense of anticipation for what the second half might bring.

Second Half
The second half kicked off with a flurry of action. In the 60th minute, Rhode Island College broke the scoreless tie when Cody Granville found the back of the net with an assist from Anthony Recinos.

In the 66th minute, Jonathan Oliveira extended Rhode Island College's lead with another goal, giving RIC a 2-0 lead.

In the 75th minute, Evan Lee pulled one back for Emerson, assisted by Thomas Chuaqui, giving his team renewed hope.

Their efforts paid off when Thomas Pelino leveled the score in the 81st minute with a brilliant strike. The game was now tied at 2-2.

Emerson's comeback was completed in the 83rd minute when Aidan Ferguson capitalized on a Gabe Rich assist to give his team a 3-2 lead. This would prove to be the game winning goal for the Lions as they completed the second half comeback.