Rhode Island (6-1-2, 1-1-0 A-10)
Starters: DiLoreto (GK), Clarke-Tosczak, Namusse, Sanchis, Oystese, Walker, Taylor, Lykkegaard, Mwamba, Etxegarai
Substitutes: Bermingham, Harris, Schwab, Morrill, Yurkovic

St. Bonaventure (3-5-2, 0-1-1 A-10)
Starters: Pucci (GK), Drath, Ehrich, Ferretti, Addo, Brito, Akuazaoku, Tall, Javitt, Dawson, Shillington 
Substitutes: Mercer, Finelli, Helle, Dreasky, Aroza

Scoring Summary
9:07 – URI – Etxegarai (Namusse)
11:12 – SBU – Akuazaoku (Shillington)
13:03 – URI – (OWN GOAL)
50:44 – URI – Etxegarai (Bermingham)
55:18 – SBU – Tall (Shillington)
72:22 – SBU – Akuazaoku (unassisted)
86:25 – URI – Sanchis (Yurkovic)

How it Happened
Rhode Island had its most explosive game of the season, beating St. Bonaventure 4-3 in the Atlantic 10 home opener Saturday night.

The game started with three goals in three minutes. Junior forward Íñigo Etxegarai scored his first of two goals on the night at the nine minute mark. A free kick by Keegan Walker was touched by Isnaba Namussé who had a pass to Etxegarai at the top of the box. The San Sebastian, Spain native blasted a shot past Bonnies keeper Nicolas Pucci for his first goal of the season.

Two minutes later the visitors broke through to knot the score at 1-1. Umechi Akuazaoku had a shot from the top of the box that found the back of the net. The score didn’t stay tied for long as an own goal gave the Rams a 2-1 lead going into the break. 

The scoring continued in the second half, as Etxegarai scored again, this time off a quick touch from Brandon Bermingham at the 50th minute. The Bonnies kept fighting, striking in the 55th minute when Callum Shillington set up a pass to Mo Tall in the corner of the box. The shot by Tall soared past Rhody keeper Nate DiLoreto’s reach for his first goal of the season. 

St. Bonaventure scored its third goal of the night to tie it at 3-3 when Akuazaoku headed in a rebound off an initial shot by Kenzo Brito that hit the top post. 

The game looked to finish in a draw until Joan Sanchis scored a game-winner with less than four minutes remaining in the game. Nate Yurkovic had a cross from the corner and Sanchis tipped it in off his head for his third goal of the year and Rhody held on to win.

Inside the Box Score

• Rhode Island had six different players tally points in the win. 
• Íñigo Etxegarai scored his first two goals of the season. 
• Joan Sanchis netted his team-high third goal on the year. 
• Keeper Nate DiLoreto made five saves in 90:00 between the posts.
• After keeping the shots even in the first half 5-5, the Rams outshot the visiting Bonnies 13-9 in the second.
• Isnaba Namussé and Brandon Bermingham recorded their first assists of the season. 
• Five players played for all 90 minutes of the game. 
• Saturday’s four goals were the most scored in a game by the Rams since beating UMaine Fort Kent 8-1 12 matches ago on Oct. 10, 2023. 

Up Next
The Rams have a home non-conference matchup against in-state Bryant Tuesday. Game time is set for 7 p.m. at the URI Soccer Complex. 

When it comes to Rhode Island restaurants and dining, everyone has an opinion.

But here’s the thing: Everyone is right. Rhode Island is a foodie’s paradise. And it’s not just the fancy cuisine – sure, we have that, and some of the most innovative chefs in the world – Rhode Island’s got the all-time faves and the traditions, like pizza strips, frozen lemonade and stuffies.

Like I said, we’ve got you covered when it comes to new restaurants to try. We even offer recipes now and then so you can make some of your restaurant favorites at home. Dealing with dietary restrictions, like going gluten-free? We’ve got you covered there, too.

For some fun this fall, we had all of The Journal’s writing staff pitch in for the Ultimate Rhode Island Dining Guide. And why not – food touches so many aspects of our lives, just as it touches so many of their beats.

For instance, our NENPA Journalist of the Year, courts reporter Katie Mulvaney, takes us on a quest to find one of her favorite sandwiches, the muffuletta. Political reporter Kathy Gregg dove into some finance records to see where local lawmakers were eating, and who paid the bill. Reporter Paul Edward Parker has a teenage son, so who better to send to a ghost kitchen? And reporter Patrick Anderson, always a good one to bring historical perspective to stories, takes a look at the old-fashioned foods that make up “Swamp Yankee” cuisine.

See? Something for everyone. Take a look!

NORTH KINGSTOWN – When the Navy base at Quonset Point closed in the 1970s, it delivered a body blow to Rhode Island’s economy that would be felt for years.

But when the federal government transferred the Quonset Naval Air Station and adjacent Naval Construction Battalion Center Davisville, which closed almost two decades later, to the state, Rhode Island leaders envisioned an industrial park that could take up some of the slack left in the Navy’s wake.

While much of the infrastructure was already in place – including rail lines, docking facilities and an airport – the state has poured millions into developing the Quonset Business Park, which is now home to the premier nuclear submarine builder in the world and one of the busiest auto importing ports in the country.

Here’s a by-the-numbers look at the industrial park, now run by the Quonset Development Corporation, a state agency that is a subsidiary of the Rhode Island Commerce Corporation, the state economic development agency:

The industrial park

Located about 20 miles south of Providence by road, Quonset Business Park sits on 3,198 acres, including 1,446 acres for business development, of which 130 acres remain unrestricted.

People

As of July 2024, more than 14,379 full- and part-time jobs were located at more than 239 companies in Quonset, including submarine maker General Dynamics Electric Boat; North Atlantic Distribution (NORAD), an automobile importer; Toray Plastics (America); and Ørsted, the offshore wind-farm company that has a regional operations and maintenance hub in Quonset.

The average annual wage for those who work in the industrial park is $69,656.

Planes

Run under the auspices of the Rhode Island Airport Corporation, also a state agency that is a subsidiary of the commerce corporation, Quonset State Airport is home to the Rhode Island Air National Guard. The airport, at an elevation of 18.3 feet above sea level, has a 7,504-foot main runway and a 4,000-foot crosswind runway.

Trains

Last year, 7,513 rail cars moved on the industrial park’s 18.2 miles of freight rail lines.

Automobiles

Cars can be looked at in two ways when it comes to Quonset:

First, the industrial park has 20 miles of roadways – plus 2.3 miles of paved bike path, for those looking for substitutes for motor vehicles.

But, more important economically, the Port of Davisville within the industrial park is one of the top 10 importers of cars in the nation. In 2023, 239,761 auto imports moved through the port, plus 10,731 used autos were shipped out.

Ships

The Port of Davisville has five terminals with 4,500 feet of berthing space, including three active roll-on/roll-off berths, with 235 acres of operating capacity.

In 2023, 260 ships made port calls at Davisville.

The port is also home to the Rhode Island Fast Ferry terminal, offering service to Martha’s Vineyard.