Providence, R.I.—Senior center fielder Avery Katz (Brookfield, Conn.) went 3-for-4 with an RBI and four stolen bases, while junior pitcher Taylor Babcock (East Providence, R.I.) fired a no-hitter, as the Rhode Island College bested Eastern Nazarene, 9-1 (six innings), in game two of a doubleheader played at the Dayna A. Bazar Softball Complex on Tuesday afternoon.
 
THE BASICS
Rhode Island College 9, Eastern Nazarene 1
Rhode Island College (20-2)
Eastern Nazarene (7-15)
 
HOW IT HAPPENED
• The Lions scored an unearned run on a throwing error in the first inning.
 
• The Anchorwomen would battle back as freshman designated player Reilly Austin (Cumberland, R.I.) and freshman third baseman Melanie Earley (Lumberton, N.J.) would each hit doubles to give RIC a 4-1 lead in the home half of the first inning.
 
• RIC increased its lead with runs in the fourth, fifth and sixth innings. A double by senior first baseman Katelyn Ashe (Colchester, Conn.) brought in sophomore second baseman Noelle Simmons (Goffstown, N.H.) to end the game via the eight-run rule.
 
• Babcock allowed just three baserunners, on two walks and an error, and struck out four to secure her eighth (8-0) win of the season.
 
• Junior shortstop Amanda Conti (Lincoln, R.I.) went 2-for-3 with a run scored and a pair of RBI. Simmons went 2-for-4 with two runs scored. Ashe went 2-for-4 with a double and an RBI.

• RIC has won 18 straight games.
 
WHAT'S NEXT
In upcoming action, Rhode Island College will play a doubleheader at Nichols on Wednesday, April 10 (3 p.m.).