Providence, R.I.--Freshman setter Paula Pesoa (Johnston, R.I.) recorded 24 assists and 12 digs for her third double-double of the season as Rhode Island College fell vs. UMass Dartmouth, 3-1, at The Murray Center on Wednesday night.
 
THE BASICS
UMass Dartmouth 3, Rhode Island College 1
UMass Dartmouth (12-6, 4-0 LEC)
Rhode Island College (6-9, 1-4 LEC)
 
HOW IT HAPPENED
• The Anchorwomen found themselves trailing, 17-14, in the late stages of the first set. Two kills by freshman outside hitter Marina Colonis (Waterford, Conn.) led RIC on an 11-3 run to snatch the opening stanza, 25-20.
 
• The Corsairs responded by going on a 7-0 run in the second frame to take a 17-9 lead en route to a 25-15 victory to tie the contest at 1-1.
 
• UMD dominated the third set, racing out to a 6-1 lead early. Junior outside hitter Kate Wade (San Clemente, Calif.) posted four kills to win the set for the visitors, 25-10.
 
• Down, 15-9, in the fourth set, the Anchorwomen tried to mount a comeback, eventually closing the deficit to just three, but were unable to overcome the Corsairs advantage and lost the set, 25-17, and the match.
 
WHAT'S NEXT
In upcoming action, Rhode Island College will travel to Roger Williams on Thursday, Oct. 12 (6 p.m.).