Providence, R.I.--Junior libero Nicole Normandin (Blackstone, Mass.) and junior middle blocker Megan Philbrick (Johnston, R.I.) were both honored pre-match on Senior Day as the Rhode Island College women's volleyball team lost vs. Keene State, 3-0, at The Murray Center on Saturday afternoon.
 
THE BASICS
Keene State 3, Rhode Island College 0
Keene State (11-15, 4-4 LEC)
Rhode Island College (9-15, 2-5 LEC)
 
HOW IT HAPPENED
• Freshman outside hitter Sarina Marines (Cranston, R.I.) recorded six kills in the first set, but it was not enough as the Owls took the frame by four, 25-21.
 
• Normandin tallied three aces in the second frame, including two in consecutive fashion. However, the Owls were once again able to snatch a victory from the Anchorwomen with a 25-20 decision.
 
• A 7-1 run from Keene would propel the Owls to a straight set triumph as they won the third stanza by six, 25-19.
 
• Marines knocked down 11 kills and only had one error in 32 attempts. Freshman defensive specialist Marina Colonis (Waterford, Conn.) posted a team-high 14 digs.
 
WHAT'S NEXT
In upcoming action, Rhode Island College will take part in a tri-match with Bard at Western Connecticut on Saturday, Nov. 4 (noon).