Raleigh, N.C.--Junior first baseman Katelyn Ashe (Colchester, Conn.) drove in RIC's lone run as the Rhode Island College softball team was defeated by Williams Peace, 2-1, at the Grand Slam Triangle Classic on Saturday afternoon.
 
THE BASICS
William Peace 2, Rhode Island College 1
William Peace (5-2)
Rhode Island College (1-2)
 
HOW IT HAPPENED
• After giving up a home run earlier in the game, Ashe doubles in junior center fielder Avery Katz (Brookfield, Conn.) in the fourth inning.
 
• WP took the lead right back with an RBI double in the home half of the fifth and shut down the Anchorwomen offense the rest of the day.
 
• Ashe went 1-for-2 with the run driven in and a walk.
 
•  RIC sophomore pitcher Abby Kidd (Granby, Conn.) struck out nine in the loss (0-2) and went 1-for-3 at the plate.
 
• Williams Peace senior pitcher Katherine Murphy (Wade, N.C.) got the win (3-1), going the distance and striking out seven.
 
WHAT'S NEXT
In upcoming action, Rhode Island College will face Marymount at the Grand Slam Triangle Classic (3 p.m.).