Danbury, Conn.--Junior outside hitter
Marina Colonis (Waterford, Conn.) and classmate libero
Carolyn Bailey (Ipswich, Mass.) combined for 20 digs as Rhode Island College fell at Western Connecticut, 3-0 (25-21, 25-13, 25-8), in Little East action played at the William A. O'Neill Center on Saturday afternoon.
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THE BASICS
Western Connecticut 3, Rhode Island College 0
Western Connecticut (17-6, 4-3 LEC)
Rhode Island College (11-13, 1-6 LEC)
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HOW IT HAPPENED
• After falling narrowly in the opening frame, 25-22, the Anchorwomen could not hold back the Wolves' surge falling, 25-13 and 25-8, in sets two and three to suffer the loss.
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• Bailey tallied 12 digs, while Colonis pitched in with eight.
• Junior setter
Yuleisy Alvelo (San Juan, Puerto Rico) led the Anchorwomen with nine assists. Junior middle hitter
Andrayah Williams (North Providence, R.I.) finished with four kills and three blocks.
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• The loss officially eliminated the Anchorwomen from the upcoming Little East Championship.
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WHAT'S NEXT
In upcoming action, Rhode Island College will play at Anna Maria on Tuesday, Nov. 4 (6 p.m.).