Providence, R.I.—Junior center fielder Avery Katz (Brookfield, Conn.) went 3-for-3 with three runs scored, while classmate first baseman Katelyn Ashe (Colchester, Conn.) smacked a two-run homer, as Rhode Island College completed a doubleheader sweep vs. Salem State with an 8-3 win in the nightcap played at the Dayna A. Bazar Softball Complex on Thursday evening.
 
THE BASICS
Rhode Island College 8, Salem State 3
Rhode Island College (13-13)
Salem State (9-23)
 
HOW IT HAPPENED
• The hosts built a 3-1 advantage, but the Vikings plated two in the fifth to knot the game, 3-3.
 
• Freshman second baseman Noelle Simmons (Manchester, N.H.) tripled in two and Ashe followed with a longball as part of a five-run sixth to lead the Anchorwomen to victory.
 
• Freshman Sam Bergantino (Coventry, R.I.) came on in relief and hurled three innings to pick up her fourth win (4-6). Between both contests, she registered four perfect innings of work with nine strikeouts.
 
• Ashe went 2-for-3 with a run scored, a double, home run and three RBI. Simmons went 1-for-2 with a run scored, a triple and two RBI.
 
• With the sweep, Rhode Island College has evened its record at .500 for the first time since March 4 (2-2).
 
WHAT'S NEXT
In upcoming action, Rhode Island College will resume Little East play with a doubleheader at home vs. Castleton on Saturday, April 22 (1 p.m.).