Providence, R.I.--Junior outside hitter Sarina Marines (Cranston, R.I.) led the way with 11 kills as Rhode Island College swept Mitchell, 3-0, at The Murray Center on Thursday evening.
 
THE BASICS
Rhode Island College 3, Mitchell 0
Rhode Island College (6-3)
Mitchell (5-4)
 
HOW IT HAPPENED
• Despite the first three points going in favor of Mitchell, RIC was able to force a timeout from the visitors as the hosts' lead soared to five, 15-10.
 
• A pair of great serves by junior setter Yuleisy Alvelo (San Juan, Puerto Rico), with one resulting in an ace, would close out the first period, 25-17.
 
• The Anchorwomen trailed, 13-11, midway through the second stanza until an attack error and a service ace by sophomore defensive specialist Caroline Morrell (Gorham, Maine) gave RIC the momentum it needed to close out the period with another win, 25-20.
 
• Junior outside hitter Marina Colonis (Waterford, Conn.) helped RIC cruise in the final stanza as she rattled off four aces in a stretch of five points for the Anchorwomen. The hosts would go on to win, 25-13, and notch their third consecutive sweep.
 
• Junior defensive specialist Carolyn Bailey (Ipswich, Mass.) led the way defensively with 14 digs while Colonis pitched in with 12 returns.
 
• Alvelo tallied a match-high 15 assists to help pace the offense.
 
WHAT'S NEXT
In upcoming action, Rhode Island College will travel to Suffolk for a tri-match with Worcester State on Saturday, Sept. 20 (11 a.m.).