La Salle holds on for 3-2 win after red card in championship match

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Last updated Nov 8, 2026

La Salle holds on for 3-2 win after red card in championship match
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La Salle defeated North Kingstown 3-2 to win the Division I title on November 8, 2026. The Rams initially built a 3-0 lead, with Brad Laforest scoring two early goals and Lucas Vrees adding a third just after halftime. A red card in the 59th minute shifted momentum, allowing North Kingstown to score twice in quick succession, closing the gap to one goal. La Salle managed to maintain its composure late in the match to secure the championship at Rhode Island College, marking its eighth title since 2011.

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  • •La Salle scored three goals before the red card changed the game's momentum.
  • •Brad Laforest netted two goals in the first 17 minutes.
  • •Lucas Vrees scored La Salle's third goal shortly after halftime.
  • •North Kingstown scored twice within two minutes after La Salle's red card.
  • •The match concluded under bright conditions at Alumni Stadium.
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  • 8:59 PMYahoo Sports — A red card turned La Salle's 3-0 lead into a championship thriller
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La Salle led 3-0 before a red card changed everything. The Rams held off North Kingstown for the Division I title.

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