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SMITHFIELD — Saturday night was a coronation for Rhode Island FC.
The club already secured a playoff spot entering the regular-season finale against Miami FC and RIFC used all 90 minutes to celebrate its postseason berth. JJ Williams tallied three first-half goals and Rhode Island trounced Miami, 8–1,at Beirne Stadium.
Rhode Island finishes its first regular season at 12-7-15 and earned the fifth seed in the Eastern Conference playoffs. The club travels to fourth-seeded Indy Eleven for its inaugural playoff game on Sunday, Nov. 3. The start time is TBD.
“It’s a nice way to cap the season off at home and give the fans something to celebrate,” RIFC coach, Khano Smith said. “I don’t think [Miami], at the end, provided much resistance. We shouldn’t get ahead of ourselves and think we are that good. We are definitely going to play a much better team next week.”
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Noah Fuson started the first-half blitz with a goal in the 10th minute and Williams doubled the advantage just six minutes later. Fuson corralled a Miami turnover at midfield and fed Williams for the easy score. Marc Ybarra made it 3-0 with a right-footed finish in the center of the box, while Williams added his second goal off a penalty spot.
“We haven’t done anything, we’ve qualified for the playoffs, but we’re going on the road,” Smith said. “We’re in no position to be taking anyone lightly or getting ahead of ourselves.”
Williams finished off the first-half hat trick, the first three-goal game in club history, with a deft move around the Miami keeper for an open-net score in the 45th minute. Miami was the worst team in the USL this season finishing with just three wins and a minus-63 goal differential. Miami’s first-half score was the first goal the club managed since Aug. 14 against Memphis 901 FC.
Rhode Island rode its second-half momentum and added goals from Frank Nodarse, Albert Dikwa and Jojea Kwizera. The club bested its most goals in game this season by three.
Rhode Island finished with 51 points on the year and a plus-15 goal differential. They tied Indy Eleven in points but lost the head-to-head matchup as the teams drew, 3-3, in July and Indy topped Rhode Island, 1-0, in August.
“A team that we haven’t beat, but certainly a team we think we can beat,” Smith said of Indy. “It’s going to be difficult, but I think we’re in really good form and we are healthy.”
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The Rhode Island Lottery offers multiple draw games for those aiming to win big. Here’s a look at Dec. 16, 2025, results for each game:
Winning Mega Millions numbers from Dec. 16 drawing
20-24-46-59-65, Mega Ball: 07
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Winning Lucky For Life numbers from Dec. 16 drawing
03-04-19-24-39, Lucky Ball: 11
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Winning Numbers numbers from Dec. 16 drawing
Midday: 0-5-9-8
Evening: 8-5-3-5
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Winning Wild Money numbers from Dec. 16 drawing
03-14-15-29-38, Extra: 30
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Are you a winner? Here’s how to claim your prize
- Prizes less than $600 can be claimed at any Rhode Island Lottery Retailer. Prizes of $600 and above must be claimed at Lottery Headquarters, 1425 Pontiac Ave., Cranston, Rhode Island 02920.
- Mega Millions and Powerball jackpot winners can decide on cash or annuity payment within 60 days after becoming entitled to the prize. The annuitized prize shall be paid in 30 graduated annual installments.
- Winners of the Lucky for Life top prize of $1,000 a day for life and second prize of $25,000 a year for life can decide to collect the prize for a minimum of 20 years or take a lump sum cash payment.
When are the Rhode Island Lottery drawings held?
- Powerball: 10:59 p.m. ET on Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday.
- Mega Millions: 11:00 p.m. ET on Tuesday and Friday.
- Lucky for Life: 10:30 p.m. ET daily.
- Numbers (Midday): 1:30 p.m. ET daily.
- Numbers (Evening): 7:29 p.m. ET daily.
- Wild Money: 7:29 p.m. ET on Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday.
This results page was generated automatically using information from TinBu and a template written and reviewed by a Rhode Island editor. You can send feedback using this form.
Authorities continue to search for Brown University gunman
Authorities are still searching for the gunman who opened fire on Brown University’s campus during finals.
The Rhode Island Department of Education (RIDE) is urging local elementary and secondary schools to review safety protocols following the mass shooting at Brown University.
Days after two people were killed and nine others were injured in a shooting on the college campus, the department reminded schools statewide to ensure they are following existing safety policies, including keeping exterior doors closed and locked at all times.
“While the events of this weekend are tragic, they are also a reminder and an opportunity to re-train, reinforce, and go through the necessary safety steps, once more,” Commissioner Angelica Infante-Green said in a statement.
She emphasized the importance of following the protocols, including visitor policies, “as designed and written.”
In its latest announcement, RIDE also provided a list of resources for students, families, and school staff for “navigating difficult conversations” about topics such as violence and hate.
Rhode Island schools reminded to keep interior doors closed, exterior doors closed and locked
While all exterior doors should remain closed and locked, the department said, all interior doors should also remain closed. All visitors should go through a single, secure point of entry, according to RIDE.
In Providence, all elementary, middle, and high schools are also required to establish staff “crisis teams” and conduct 15 safety drills each year, according to the district’s existing safety protocols.
In the wake of the Brown University shooting on Dec. 13, Providence Public Schools said students should expect an increased police presence on and near their campuses.
All after-school activities, sporting events, and field trips at Providence schools planned for Monday, Dec. 15, and Tuesday, Dec. 16, were canceled out of an “abundance of caution.”
The district said that it would announce its plans for the rest of the week as soon as possible.
The Rhode Island Lottery offers multiple draw games for those aiming to win big. Here’s a look at Dec. 15, 2025, results for each game:
Winning Powerball numbers from Dec. 15 drawing
23-35-59-63-68, Powerball: 02, Power Play: 4
Check Powerball payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning Lucky For Life numbers from Dec. 15 drawing
12-16-27-34-41, Lucky Ball: 12
Check Lucky For Life payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning Numbers numbers from Dec. 15 drawing
Midday: 4-9-8-3
Evening: 1-3-5-3
Check Numbers payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning Wild Money numbers from Dec. 15 drawing
10-13-28-33-37, Extra: 35
Check Wild Money payouts and previous drawings here.
Feeling lucky? Explore the latest lottery news & results
Are you a winner? Here’s how to claim your prize
- Prizes less than $600 can be claimed at any Rhode Island Lottery Retailer. Prizes of $600 and above must be claimed at Lottery Headquarters, 1425 Pontiac Ave., Cranston, Rhode Island 02920.
- Mega Millions and Powerball jackpot winners can decide on cash or annuity payment within 60 days after becoming entitled to the prize. The annuitized prize shall be paid in 30 graduated annual installments.
- Winners of the Lucky for Life top prize of $1,000 a day for life and second prize of $25,000 a year for life can decide to collect the prize for a minimum of 20 years or take a lump sum cash payment.
When are the Rhode Island Lottery drawings held?
- Powerball: 10:59 p.m. ET on Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday.
- Mega Millions: 11:00 p.m. ET on Tuesday and Friday.
- Lucky for Life: 10:30 p.m. ET daily.
- Numbers (Midday): 1:30 p.m. ET daily.
- Numbers (Evening): 7:29 p.m. ET daily.
- Wild Money: 7:29 p.m. ET on Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday.
This results page was generated automatically using information from TinBu and a template written and reviewed by a Rhode Island editor. You can send feedback using this form.
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