Providence, R.I.--Junior middle hitter Andrayah Williams (North Providence, R.I.) racked up seven kills and hit .278 as Rhode Island College fell, 3-0, vs. Johnson and Wales at the Wildcat Center on Thursday evening.
 
THE BASICS
Johnson and Wales 3, Rhode Island College 0
Johnson and Wales (10-5)
Rhode Island College (7-7)
 
HOW IT HAPPENED
• The Wildcats steadily built up a lead in the first period, 20-15, forcing RIC to call a timeout, but the words of encouragement were not enough as the hosts would win, 25-19.
 
• Junior outside hitter Marina Colonis (Waterford, Conn.) put down a winner to put the Anchorwomen up, 16-12, in the second frame, but could not hold on as JWU completed a comeback to win by two, 25-23, and go up two sets to none.
 
• Johnson and Wales cruised to a sweep, putting away RIC, 25-21, after the visitors, who were down by nine, 18-9, at one point, put up a valiant comeback effort.
 
• Junior setter Yuleisy Alvelo (San Juan, Puerto Rico) chipped in for the RIC offense with 12 assists.
 
• Colonis ended with five kills and 10 digs.
 
WHAT'S NEXT
In upcoming action, Rhode Island College will resume Little East play at home vs. UMass Boston on Saturday, Oct. 4 (11 a.m.).