Boston, Mass.--Junior outside hitter
Sarina Marines (Cranston, R.I.) posted a double-double with 16 kills and 11 digs as Rhode Island College saw its three-match win streak come to an end in a 3-2 setback vs. Suffolk in the first contest of a tri-match on Saturday afternoon.
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THE BASICS
Suffolk 3, Rhode Island College 2
Suffolk (5-6)
Rhode Island College (6-4)
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HOW IT HAPPENED
• The hosts edged the Anchorwomen, 25-23, in the opening set, before RIC evened the contest with a 25-18 decision in the second stanza.
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 • Suffolk pulled ahead with a 25-16 win, before the Anchorwomen tied it up again with a 25-17 victory in the fourth set.
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• The Anchorwomen led, 5-2 and 8-6, in the third set before the Rams went on a 9-3 run to secure the win.
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• Marines hit .216 in the match, while senior middle hitter
Sydnee Pires (Rochester, Mass.) contributed nine kills and six total blocks.
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• Junior outside hitter
Marina Colonis (Waterford, Conn.) led the team with 18 digs. Junior setter
Paula Pesoa (Johnston, R.I.) handed out 26 assists.
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WHAT'S NEXT
In upcoming action, Rhode Island College will face Worcester State (1 p.m.).