Danbury, Conn.—Junior outside hitter Rhiannon Hodovanec (Feeding Hills, Mass.) totaled a team-best five kills to go along with seven digs as Rhode Island College fell at Western Connecticut, 3-0, in Little East women's volleyball action played in Feldman Arena on Saturday afternoon.
 
THE BASICS
Western Connecticut 3, Rhode Island College 0
Western Connecticut (18-7, 6-2 LEC)
Rhode Island College (9-16, 2-6 LEC)
 
HOW IT HAPPENED
• The hosts dominated the first set with a convincing, 25-7, win.
 
• The Anchorwomen held a 15-14 advantage in the second set following a kill by freshman outside hitter Sarina Marines (Cranston, R.I.). The hosts went on a 7-0 run to take a 21-15 lead and eventually win by six, 25-17.
 
• WestConn won the third set, 25-11, to complete the sweep.
 
• The Wolves wrapped up third place in the upcoming 2023 Little East Women's Volleyball Championship in the win.
 
• Junior libero Nicole Normandin (Blackstone, Mass.) led RIC with eight digs.
 
WHAT'S NEXT
In upcoming action, Rhode Island College will face Bard at Western Connecticut in the club's regular season finale (2 p.m.).