Providence, R.I.--Sophomore middle hitter Megan Philbrick (Johnston, R.I.) put down a team-high eight kills as the Rhode Island College women's volleyball team was defeated by Plymouth State, 3-0, in Little East action played at the Murray Center this afternoon.
 
THE BASICS
Plymouth State 3, Rhode Island College 0
Plymouth State (10-3, 3-1 LEC)
Rhode Island College (4-8, 1-3 LEC)
 
HOW IT HAPPENED
• RIC played well and built a five-point lead, 19-14, in the first set. After a timeout, the Panthers went on a huge 9-2 run to put them in position to win and take the set, 25-22.
 
• PSU would ride that momentum wave throughout the rest of the day, taking down the hosts in short order. Plymouth State beat the Anchorwomen, 25-15, and 25-12, in the final two sets. RIC amassed 10 total kills compared to PSU's 21 in the final two stanzas.
 
• Sophomore outside hitter Grace Albritton (East Greenwich, R.I.) led the Anchorwomen in digs with seven on the day. Sophomore setters Sydney Green (West Warwick, R.I.) and Natalie Reid (North Attleboro, Mass.) combined for 13 assists, with seven and six, respectively.
 
• PSU junior middle blocker Nora Ryan (Groton, Conn.) racked up a game high 12 kills on 15 attempts with no errors. Freshman setter Kalista Butler (Philipsburg, Penn.) led the way with 12 assists.
 
• The win for the Panthers was their ninth in the club's last 10 contests.
 
WHAT'S NEXT
In upcoming action, Rhode Island College will continue Little East action at UMass Boston on Tuesday, Oct. 4 (7 p.m.).