Salem, Mass.--Freshman outside hitter Sarina Marines (Cranston, R.I.) recorded a double-double with 12 kills and 11 digs as the Rhode Island College women's volleyball team defeated Salem State, 3-1, on Thursday night.
 
THE BASICS
Rhode Island College 3, Salem State 1
Rhode Island College (2-0)
Salem State (2-1)
 
HOW IT HAPPENED
• The Anchorwomen powered out to a 5-0 lead early in the first set, but the Vikings responded to take the frame, 25-21.
 
• In the second set, the Anchorwomen found themselves trailing, 8-3, but were able to mount a comeback and win in overtime, 27-25, thanks to sophomore middle blocker Sydnee Pires (Rochester, Mass.), who knocked down five kills and recorded a block in the set.
 
• The third set was evenly matched until the Anchorwomen went on a 9-0 run to win by 11, 25-14.
 
• The Anchorwomen continued the offensive dominance in the fourth set, winning by double digits once again, 25-13, to secure the win.
 
• Freshman setter Yuleisy Alvelo (Springfield, Mass.) recorded 28 assists.
 
• Freshmen Carolyn Bailey (Ipswich, Mass.) and Marina Colonis (Waterford, Conn.) led the squad with 17 digs apiece.
 
WHAT'S NEXT
In upcoming action, Rhode Island College will host a tri-match with Nichols and Fitchburg State on Saturday, Sept. 9 (10 a.m.).