Providence, R.I.--Freshman pitcher Abby Kidd (Granby, Conn.) tossed a no-hitter in game one of a doubleheader as the Rhode Island College softball team swept Roger Williams (4-0, 9-3) at the Dayna A. Bazar Softball Complex on Wednesday afternoon.
 
THE BASICS
Rhode Island College 4, 9; Roger Williams 0, 3
Rhode Island College (4-4)
Roger Williams (2-13)
 
HOW IT HAPPENED
GAME ONE
• The offense started in the bottom of the second inning, when junior catcher Alexis Boyce (Wolcott, Conn.) blasted a home run (1) into deep left-center field to give the hosts a, 1-0, advantage.
 
• In the bottom of the sixth, with the Anchorwomen up, 2-0, sophomore center fielder Avery Katz (Brookfield, Conn.) and senior second baseman Katrina Kazen (Warwick, R.I.) each drove in a run each to give the hosts their third and fourth runs.
 
• The star of the game was Kidd, who hurled her first career no-hitter. She struck out nine and allowed just two baserunners to earn her second win (2-3).
 
• RWU senior pitcher Lia Nocella (Tyngsboro, Mass.) was tabbed with the loss (1-4).
 
GAME TWO
• RIC scored five runs over the first two innings, with sophomore first baseman Katelyn Ashe (Colchester, Conn.) driving in four by herself.
 
• Roger Williams mustered up just three runs all game as RIC scored in all but two trips to the plate to secure the sweep.
 
• RIC sophomore pitcher Tatiana Burcy (Boston, Mass.) tossed four innings in the win (2-1).
 
• Hawk graduate pitcher Ellie Fleming (Marshfield, Mass.) took the loss (0-5).
 
BY THE NUMBERS
• Katz went 4-for-8 with four RBI for the Anchorwomen.
 
• Ashe notched four RBI as well, going 3-for-8 at the plate with a double.
 
 WHAT'S NEXT
In upcoming action, Rhode Island College will open Little East play with a doubleheader at home vs. UMass Boston on Saturday, April 2 (1 p.m.).