Providence, R.I.—Freshman  second baseman Noelle Simmons (Manchester, N.H.) went 2-for-4 and knocked in the game-clinching run with a walk-off single as Rhode Island College downed Salem State, 8-0 (five innings), in game one of a doubleheader played at the Dayna A. Bazar Softball Complex on Thursday afternoon.
 
THE BASICS
Rhode Island College 8, Salem State 0 (five innings)
Rhode Island College (12-13)
Salem State (9-22)
 
HOW IT HAPPENED
• The Anchorwomen scored a run in all but one inning on the day. RIC did most of its damage in the second stanza as Simmons knocked in a pair with a double and junior first baseman Katelyn Ashe (Colchester, Conn.) plated two with a single as part of a five-run frame.
 
• The Anchorwomen loaded the bases in the home half of the fifth and Simmons singled down the third base line to end the game early.
 
• Sophomore right fielder Paige Jones (New Hyde Park, N.Y.) went 2-for-3 with two runs scored and a double, while junior center fielder Avery Katz (Brookfield, Conn.) went 3-for-4 with a run scored.
 
• Sophomore pitcher Abby Kidd (Granby, Conn.) went four innings, allowed just three hits and struck out seven, to secure her eighth (8-5) win.
 
WHAT'S NEXT
In upcoming action, Rhode Island College will play game two of its twinbill with the Vikings (6 p.m.).