Winter Haven, Fla.—Senior shortstop
Amanda Conti (Lincoln, R.I.) went 2-for-4 with a run scored, a double and two RBI as Rhode Island College bounced back after an early-morning setback to defeat Wentworth, 7-3, on Saturday afternoon.
THE BASICS
Rhode Island College 7, Wentworth 3
Rhode Island College (1-1)
Wentworth (4-6)
HOW IT HAPPENED
• Sophomore first baseman
Reilly Austin (Cumberland, R.I.) helped RIC get out to a 2-0 advantage with a two-run double in the top of the first inning.
• With RIC leading 2-1 in the top of the fourth, the visitors plated five run to build a 7-1 lead. A junior center fielder
Sophia Crudale (Cranston, R.I.) RBI single and Conti's two-run double highlighted the frame.
• Sophomore reliever
Ashleigh von der Linden (Statham, N.H.) allowed just two runs and struck out six in four innings of work to secure her first win (1-0).
• Junior second baseman
Noelle Simmons (Goffstown, N.H.) went 2-for-3 with a run scored and an RBI.
WHAT'S NEXT
In upcoming action, Rhode Island College will face Ohio Northern on Sunday, March 9 (10:45 a.m.).
