Plymouth, N.H.--Sophomore second baseman Noelle Simmons (Goffstown, N.H.) went 2-for-5 with two doubles as the Rhode Island College softball team defeated Plymouth State in the second game of a Little East twinbill, 17-9, on Tuesday afternoon.
 
THE BASICS
Rhode Island College 17, Plymouth State 9
Rhode Island College (23-3, 6-0 LEC)
Plymouth State (8-14, 0-6 LEC)
 
HOW IT HAPPENED
• The offense started hot and never slowed down. The two teams combined for seven runs in the first inning, with the Anchorwomen holding a 4-3 advantage.
 
• The Anchorwomen would keep their foot on the pedal, going up by five, 8-3, in the third inning. The Panthers would respond by scoring five unanswered runs, which included four in the fourth inning, to tie the game, 8-8.
 
• Senior third baseman Victoria Young (Sterling, Conn.) would kick off a four-run fifth inning for RIC with a solo home run to help the Anchorwomen rebuild a 12-8 lead.
 
• Simmons and sophomore right fielder Sophia Crudale (Cranston, R.I.) would each hit two-run doubles late in the game to give RIC insurance.
 
• Junior pitcher Taylor Babcock (East Providence, R.I.) earned the win (9-0) after going 2.2 innings and striking out four batters.
 
• Senior center fielder Avery Katz (Brookfield, Conn.) went 3-for-4 with three runs scored.
 
WHAT'S NEXT
In upcoming action, Rhode Island College will continue Little East action with a doubleheader at Southern Maine on Saturday, April 20 (1 p.m.).