Bridgewater, Mass.--Junior libero Carolyn Bailey (Ipswich, Mass.) notched 17 digs and six assists as Bridgewater State defeated Rhode Island College, 3-1, at the Adrian Tinsley Center on Thursday evening.
 
THE BASICS
Bridgewater State 3, Rhode Island College
Bridgewater State (4-1)
Rhode Island College (3-3)
 
HOW IT HAPPENED
• Attack errors throughout the first half from BSU kept RIC in the first set until the hosts pulled away for the final three points to take the frame by four, 25-21.
 
• Junior outside hitter Sarina Marines (Cranston, R.I.) started a 4-1 run to end the second frame to help the visitors to a 25-18 win and even the contest.
 
• The Bears were just too much for the Anchorwomen in their first road match, winning the third period, 25-18, and cruising in the last, 25-17, to secure the 3-1 win.
 
• 26 hitting errors plagued the Anchorwomen in the match.
 
• Marines had seven kills to go along with 13 digs, while junior right side hitter Talia Lewis (Sacramento, Calif.) registered five winners.
 
WHAT'S NEXT
In upcoming action, Rhode Island College will play a tri-match with Lesley at Salem State on Saturday, Sept. 13 (11 a.m.).