Worcester, Mass.--Sophomore defensive specialist Nicole Normandin (Blackstone, Mass.) led the way with 10 digs as the Rhode Island College women's volleyball team fell at Worcester State, 3-0, on Thursday evening.
 
THE BASICS
Worcester State 3, Rhode Island College 0
Worcester State (7-20)
Rhode Island College (7-14)
 
HOW IT HAPPENED
• RIC led, 13-12, midway through the first set. The Lancers then rattled off six straight points to take an 18-13 lead and never looked back, winning the frame by seven, 25-18.
 
• Worcester State started the second stanza off hot, picking up the first six points of the set. The Anchorwomen chipped away and got the score to as close as two, 19-17, but couldn't close the gap on the Lancers and eventually losing by four, 25-21.
 
• It was all WSU in set three, as the hosts took care of business to the tune of a 25-14 victory.
 
• Senior outside hitter Amelia Murphy (North Attleboro, Mass.) led the visitors with a match-high eight kills. Sophomore setter Natalie Reid (North Attleboro, Mass.) handed out 12 assists.
 
• WSU senior and freshman outside hitters Camryn Burgio (Quincy, Mass.) and Cassidy D'Esposito (Medford, Mass.) each led the Lancers with seven kills.
 
WHAT'S NEXT
In upcoming action, Rhode Island College will resume Little East play at Keene State on Saturday, Oct. 29 (1 p.m.).