Salem, Mass.--Junior classmates Sarina Marines (Cranston, R.I.) and Talia Lewis (Sacramento, Calif.) combined for 20 kills as Rhode Island College swept Salem State, 3-0, in the first game of a tri-match played at Twohig Gymnasium on Saturday afternoon.
 
THE BASICS
Rhode Island College 3, Salem State 0
Rhode Island College (4-3)
Salem State (2-5)
 
HOW IT HAPPENED
• The Anchorwomen dominated the first stanza, as the visitors went on a 5-1 run, which included a pair of Marines winners, to take the set, 25-13.
 
• The Vikings put up a fight in the second period, but back-to-back points from junior outside hitter Marina Colonis (Waterford, Conn.) and senior middle hitter Sydnee Pires (Rochester, Mass.) gave RIC the momentum to go up, 2-0, with a 25-22 decision
 
• A kill by senior right side hitter Bethanie Jean-Philippe (Cranston, R.I.) tied the third frame at 17-apiece, until the Anchorwomen would just escape the Vikings and clinch the victory by winning the final set, 25-23.
 
• Marines posted 10 kills and a season-high 20 digs to complete her double-double. Lewis also registered 10 kills.
 
• The junior setter tandem of Yuleisy Alvelo (San Juan, Puerto Rico) and Paula Pesoa (Johnston, R.I.) combined for 29 assists.
 
WHAT'S NEXT
In upcoming action, Rhode Island College will face Lesley (1 p.m.).