Providence, R.I.--Junior middle hitter Andrayah Williams (North Providence, R.I.) posted a team-high 10 kills as Rhode Island College defeated Wheaton, 3-1, at The Murray Center on Thursday evening.
 
THE BASICS
Rhode Island College 3, Wheaton College 1
Rhode Island College (9-10)
Wheaton College (8-12)
 
HOW IT HAPPENED
• The Anchorwomen kicked it into gear, despite trailing 14-10, with a pair of service aces from junior outside hitter Sarina Marines (Cranston, R.I.), which helped the hosts end on a 7-2 run and close out the first set, 25-18.
 
• RIC led for the majority of the second frame and was up, 22-12, at one point before the Lyons started to creep back into the set. The Anchorwomen would capitalize off a service error and attack error to win, 25-19, and lead 2-0 in the match.
 
• The third stanza came down to the wire, but it was Wheaton who prevailed, as an attack error and a bad set from RIC kept the Lyons alive and forced a fourth set with a 25-23 decision.
 
• A kill from the visitors in the fourth frame gave the Lyons a 20-18 advantage, but it was Williams with back-to-back winners which gave the hosts the momentum to take the match in four sets.
 
• Marines posted nine kills and 10 digs. Sophomore middle hitter Olivia Rollinson (Coventry, R.I.) pitched in with seven kills.

• Junior setter Yuleisy Alvelo (San Juan, Puerto Rico) handed out 20 assists, while classmate libero Carolyn Bailey (Ipswich, Mass.) had a monster effort defensively with 19 digs.
 
WHAT'S NEXT
In upcoming action, Rhode Island College will host Regis on Friday, Oct. 17 (4 p.m.).