Newport, R.I.--Sophomore middle hitter Megan Philbrick (Johnston, R.I.) registered five kills and four digs as the Rhode Island College women's volleyball team lost at Salve Regina, 3-0 (25-12, 25-20, 25-16) on Tuesday evening.
 
THE BASICS
Salve Regina 3, Rhode Island College 0
Salve Regina (2-3)
Rhode Island College (3-1)

HOW IT HAPPENED
• The Seahawks jumped all over the Anchorwomen early, dominating set one by 13 points (25-12). The hosts held a 17-5 advantage at one point in the set.
 
• With Salve holding a one point, 15-14, lead in the middle frame, the hosts rattled off four points in a row, three of which came from sophomore outside hitter Jacey Cosceillo (Seymour, Conn.), to build a comfortable lead and eventually win by five (25-20).
 
• Set three started off even, with the two squads tied up at five apiece. The Seahawks used a big run to go up by seven, 16-9, and then coasted to a nine-point victory (25-16) to secure the match.
 
• Senior outside hitter Amelia Murphy (North Attleboro, Mass.) led the Anchorwomen with six kills and seven digs.
 
• Sophomore setter Sydney Green (West Warwick, R.I.) registered a team-high nine assists.
 
• Salve graduate outside hitter Madison Lee (Dover, Fla.) posted a match-high nine kills and nine digs.
 
• Seahawks sophomore setter Siena DeCicco (Severna Park, Md.) led the way with 19 assists.
 
WHAT'S NEXT
In upcoming action, Rhode Island College will open Little East play at home vs. Western Connecticut on Saturday, Sept. 17 (noon).