KINGSTON, R.I. (Interstat) — Nick Scardina scored in the third minute and Rhode Island held on for a 1-0 win over Loudoun on Wednesday. Hugo Bacharach assisted on the goal. Rhode Island improved to 1-1 in the competition and 1-1 across all competitions. Loudoun also moved to 1-1 in the competition and 1-1 overall. Rhode Island’s defense protected the narrow lead through a second half that featured several cautions. Loudoun’s Murphy was booked in the 59th minute. Rhode Island’s Tsukada received yellow cards in the 61st and 78th minutes. Loudoun’s Aboukoura was cautioned in the 81st, and Niyongabire in the 87th. Both teams made substitutions after the break, with Rhode Island replacing goal scorer Scardina in the 84th minute. Loudoun, which beat Miami FC in its previous match, could not find an equalizer. The visitors pressed late but could not break through. Rhode Island, coming off a loss at Detroit, secured the home result.