Providence, R.I.--Junior middle blocker Megan Philbrick (Johnston, R.I.), freshman outside hitter Sarina Marines (Cranston, R.I.) and freshman defensive specialist Marina Colonis (Waterford, Conn.) all reached career-highs in kills as the Rhode Island College women's volleyball team lost to Framingham State, 3-2, at The Murray Center on Tuesday night.
 
THE BASICS
Framingham State 3, Rhode Island College 2
Framingham State (8-2)
Rhode Island College (2-4)
 
HOW IT HAPPENED
• Framingham State roared out to a 19-10 lead in the first set. With a combined six service aces, the Rams took the set by a score of 25-21.
 
• The Anchorwomen were able to respond in the second set. Philbrick recorded seven winners in the frame to lead RIC to a 25-22 win.
 
• The Rams retook their lead in the third set, as back-to-back service aces by freshman middle hitter Natalie Reynolds (Beverly, Mass.) powered Framingham State to a 25-21 win.
 
• The fourth set was complete domination by the Anchorwomen, who jumped out to a commanding, 20-3, lead and held the Rams to singles digits in a 25-8 victory.
 
• However, the Rams were able to piece together a team effort in the fifth set, taking the stanza, 15-8, to secure the match victory.
 
• Philbrick recorded a career-high of 17 kills. Marines recorded a career-high of 20 kills. Colonis set her career-high with 11 kills.
 
• Five of the Anchorwomen's six matches this fall have gone the full five sets.
 
WHAT'S NEXT
In upcoming action, Rhode Island College will host Elms on Thursday, Sept. 21 (6 p.m.).